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Last Sunday, February 28, during the holy mass our parish priest at St. Joseph’s Church, Ratmalana announced that all Catholics in Colombo Archdiocese are requested to wear black when going to church the following Sunday, March 7, to demand justice for Easter Sunday attacks on April 21, 2019. He emphasized that this is not a political action but a call for justice. Since then, I have heard from other Catholics and through media that next Sunday is to be a “Black Sunday”
It is nearly two years since Easter Sunday bombings that killed about 115 in Katuwapitiya Catholic Church, about 50 in Kochikade Catholic Church, about 30 in Batticaloa Zion Church and about 66 more at other locations including three tourist hotels. Those responsible have often been identified by their ethnicity (Muslim) and religion (Islam). However, the masterminds as well as high level politicians and government officials who could have prevented the attacks are yet to be determined, although susp