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Cardinal Albert Malcolm Ranjith Patabendige Don

  • AGE: 77
  • Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
  • YEAR ORDAINED CARDINAL: 2010

Cardinal Ranjith is the Archbishop of Colombo and has served as Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. He is known for his emphasis on liturgical tradition and has been a strong advocate for the use of Latin in the liturgy. His leadership has been marked by efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

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