Cardinal Explains Position of Catholic Church on Death Penalty
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Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith rejects death penalty, calls for justice for Easter attack victims
FILE PHOTO The Archdiocese of Colombo says it cannot support the death penalty under any circumstances, while stressing that those responsible for the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks must be identified and justice delivered to the victims. In a statement dated August 10, 2026, the Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, said the Archdiocese continues to stand in full solidarity with the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks amid recent p…
Cardinal explains position of Catholic Church on death penalty
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said the Catholic Church does not endorse the death penalty.The text of the statement issued by the Cardinal: “In the context of some discussions taking place lately on the Easter Sunday 2019 bombings, the Archdiocese of Colombo wishes to affirm that it is in total solidarity with the victims of these attacks, and wishes to find out the mastermind or masterminds and all parties associated with t…
The Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has stated that the death penalty violates human dignity and that the teaching of the Holy See cannot be accepted in any way. The Cardinal also emphasizes that the death penalty is unacceptable according to paragraph 2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He made this statement while issuing a statement regarding the recent revelations and events surrounding the terrorist attack on East…
Cardinal opposes death penalty, backs justice for Easter Sunday victims
Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said the Catholic Church does not support the imposition of the death penalty, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring justice for the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. In a statement issued today (Aug. 10), Cardinal Ranjith said the Archdiocese of Colombo was working in full cooperation with the victims and remained committed to exposing the mastermind or masterminds and all parties …
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