The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has left for the Vatican.

Accordingly, it is reported that he left for the Vatican from the Katunayake International Airport at 9:30 am today (23).

He has thus left for the Vatican to participate in the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, who has passed away.

The funeral of His Holiness the Pope is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26th.