Pope will decide on Cardinal Ranjith’s retirement date: Fr. Jude Krishantha

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Colombo, April 29 (Daily Mirror) - Pope Francis will decide as to when Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith should retire, Director of Communications, the Archdiose of Colombo Fr. Jude Krishantha said today.

"It is the Pope who will decide as to when Cardinal Ranjith should go on retirement and the latter has no say in it," Fr. Krishantha told the media.

"Every Bishop is bound to inform the Pope that he has reached the retirement age when they become 75. Therefore, Cardinal Ranjith informed one and a half years ago that he had completed his 75th year. However, the Pope had told him to continue as the Archbishop of Colombo for some more time as he is still lively. In the meantime, a Cardinal can remain active and can vote at a conclave to elect a new Pope until he reaches the age of 80. This is the tradition of the Catholic Church," he added.

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Wimal Monday, 29 April 2024 07:51 PM

So dont get excited or worried, he will stay put for another 3 1/2 years.

Crude Guy Tuesday, 30 April 2024 10:55 AM

..and drag SL down to dumps in his quest to stay in the seat.

Amman Monday, 29 April 2024 07:51 PM

If retire, Rajapaksha pawula mulu ratem wanjabeweee

Jesus Monday, 29 April 2024 08:15 PM

Great, send him home please. Man with double standards!

Christo255 Monday, 29 April 2024 09:35 PM

Time to gracefully bow out.

Matiez M Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:08 AM

This is the first Cardinal to get directly involved in Politics, good if he retires.

Raj Tuesday, 30 April 2024 04:07 AM

A religion controlled by White Men in Rome, worshipped by dark skin Sri Lankans.

Emmanuella Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:25 AM

Deviated from God, create trouble to the flock and merit the hell.

Jk Tuesday, 30 April 2024 11:59 AM

Some people want the elderly politicians to retire. So why not religious leaders like Cardinal too. High time for him.

Malcom Ranjith Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:04 PM

To: Dear Pope, Pls give me few more years until I turn 75. To SL Politics, me naki haththa rata kanawa. Mr Ranjith

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Pope will decide on Cardinal Ranjith’s retirement date: Fr. Jude Krishantha

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