Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Catholic Church of Sri Lanka has requested all Catholic homes and institutions to half-mast the Catholic flag -following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Director of Mass Communications Catholic Church in Sri Lanka, Father Jude Crishantha Fernando stated that a special condolence book has been placed at the Vatican Embassy in Colombo for the public to pay their respects.

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