Malcolm Ranjith
Sri Lankan Cardinal and church leader
Born
November 15th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sri Lanka
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Ordained as a priest in 1975, served in various roles within the Catholic Church, eventually becoming the Archbishop of Colombo in 2009. Promoted to Cardinal in 2010. Actively participated in discussions concerning the Church's stance on social issues and theological matters. Involved in interfaith dialogue and efforts to promote peace in Sri Lanka during and after the civil conflict.
Served as Archbishop of Colombo
Appointed Cardinal in 2010
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