Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith holds talks with Gnanasara Thera

14 Dec, 2017

Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith had talks with a delegation led by the?General Secretary of the?Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), the venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera today.

Gnanasara Thera said that?the?Cardinal had in recent times made very important public statements.

The BBS thanked the?Cardinal for a statement he had made discouraging holding tuition classes on Sundays and Poya days.

Gnanasara Thera said that a proposal was also made by the BBS for broad discussions to be held with the Catholic Church on issues related to religions in Sri Lanka.

The controversial monk said that the?Cardinal agreed to consider the proposal and take appropriate steps. (Colombo Gazette)

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