2012-05-09 15:05:09

Catholic nuns to tackle Sri Lanka's economic crisis


( May 09, 2012) In Sri Lanka, a group of catholic nuns from various congregations met together to tackle the country’s economic crises and help the people. With the price of flour and milk powder, cooking gas and cement all costing more, ordinary Sri Lankans are hard pressed to make ends meet. The government is instead pushing a plan to turn the island nation into a "Wonder of Asia" with large-scale tourist projects that favour foreign multinationals at the expense of locals, who see their land seized and their rights violated. Titled 'Sisters' Link for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation,' the nuns held their meeting at the Centre for Society and Religion, famous for its service during the civil war between 1986 and 1991. According to the nuns, the current situation requires a "different commitment", not as strangers but through direct action. One of the nuns who spoke to AsiaNews, said "Praying and the Gospel are the light that shows us the way." For Sister Christine, this means that "We cannot close our eyes and think that all is well because society needs our help."








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