Reports circulating that Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has decided to retire from his position by the end of 2026 are false, Reverend Father Jude Krishantha, Director of Mass Communications of the Archdiocese of Colombo, said.
When contacted, he said that decisions regarding the Archbishop’s position are made by the Vatican.
According to Canon Law, the retirement of an archbishop is considered upon reaching the age of 80, but the final decision rests with the Pope.
Accordingly, although Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will turn 80 next year, no official decision has yet been announced regarding his retirement.
Some media outlets had reported, citing sources, that a change in the leadership of the Archdiocese of Colombo was expected by the end of this year. (NewsWire)