Sri Lankan Cardinal bans girls from serving at church altars, reserving the role for boys.

Sri Lankan Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has banned girls from serving as altar servers in the Archdiocese of Colombo, stating the role should be reserved for boys as a pathway to the priesthood. In 1994, the Vatican allowed bishops to permit girls to serve, but the decision remains with each bishop. The Cardinal's move aims to support traditional roles and encourage priestly vocations among boys.

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