Sri Lanka President congratulates new pope
Posted by Editor on May 9, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on being elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the President said the Pope’s new role carries great responsibility. He wished the Pope strength and wisdom as he leads the Catholic faithful.
The President also expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV’s leadership would bring hope and inspiration to people around the world.
He ended the message with warm regards from Sri Lanka.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- German Defence Attaché calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary December 5, 2025
- IMF considers $200 Million aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah December 5, 2025
- Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget passed in Parliament December 5, 2025
- Sri Lanka reports 607 dead, 214 missing after extreme weather December 5, 2025
- Maldives donates tuna containers to Sri Lanka December 5, 2025
