Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo, Sri Lanka, has expressed deep concern over the current global situation, warning that the world is being pushed to the brink of destruction by power-driven ambitions.
"We must stand up for those who are oppressed and marginalized, and work to eliminate the systemic forces that keep people in poverty and suffering and bury the innocents before their death," the Cardinal said.
“Urbi et Orbi” means “To the City [of Rome] and to the World.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.
