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Francis in Sri Lanka

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives to prays at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary in Madhu, Sri Lanka, Jan. 14, 2015. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis visited Sri Lanka Jan. 12-15, 2015.

Francis spontaneously visits Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka

By Joshua J. McElwee

Jan 14, 2015

Pope Francis' second day in Sri Lanka, as told in tweets

By Pam Hackenmiller

Jan 14, 2015

Francis calls on Sri Lankans to acknowledge sin, evil of civil war

By Joshua J. McElwee

Jan 14, 2015

Francis issues clarion call for protection of religious liberty

By Joshua J. McElwee

Jan 13, 2015

Francis says religious dialogue can't come at cost of faith

By Joshua J. McElwee

Jan 13, 2015

In Sri Lanka, Francis makes 'miracles,' but struggle for peace continues

By Joshua J. McElwee

Jan 13, 2015

Live video of Francis in Sri Lanka

Jan 12, 2015

Sri Lankans work to finalize the little details for Pope Francis' visit

By Anto Akkara, Catholic News Service

Jan 12, 2015

Upcoming presidential elections should not derail papal visit, Sri Lanka cardinal says

By N.J. Viehland

Dec 16, 2014