Update 3.00 pm- The Helicopter carrying the Holy Father, just landed at the newly constructed helipad at the Madhu church grounds.
Update : Mass at Galle Face Green concluded a short while ago.
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Blessed Joseph Vaz declared a saint
Update : Pope Francis I, a short while ago declared Blessed Joseph Vaz, an Apostle of Sri Lanka, Saint of the Universal Church, at the Pontifical Festive High Mass to held at the Galle Face Espalande, a short while ago.
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Pope Francis arrives at Galle Face
Pope Francis arrived at Galle Face green a short while ago to conduct a service, and the Mayor of Colombo will give the holy father the key to the city shortly.
Pope Francis is also to bless a disabled girl before climbing the stage.
Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
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