Colombo, Nov. 9 -- Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has raised serious concern over what he described as an "inappropriate sexual education program" proposed for inclusion in Sri Lanka's school curriculum next year.

Speaking at the reopening ceremony of the renovated St. Stephen's Church in the Meerigama-Kinadeniya area, the Cardinal said the initiative-scheduled to begin in January under planned education reforms-is being developed under the influence of international organizations.

He noted that the proposed curriculum seeks to introduce sexual education from Grade 6, with plans to train teachers and organize related seminars. "Is this really education? Isn't it the parents' responsibility to teach such matters to their ...