Nuns and others wait for the arrival of Pope Francis in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 13. The pontiff got a rousing welcome from thousands of people lining the 17-mile route from the airport to the nunciature. (CNS photo/Anto Akkara)
by GSR Staff
"We must be clear and unequivocal in challenging our communities to live fully the tenets of peace and coexistence found in each religion, and to denounce acts of violence when they are committed."
- Pope Francis, speaking in Sri Lanka Jan. 13 and quoted in Francis says religious dialogue can't come at cost of faith by Joshua L. McElwee. For complete coverage of the pope's visit to Sri Lanka mark this series page (and look for a similar one on NCRonline.org for Francis in the Philippines, where he is scheduled to travel Jan. 15).