Sri Lanka government to take remedial measures to correct allegations against Missionaries of Charity

The Sri Lankan government is taking remedial measures to solace the authorities of the Children's Home of Missionaries of Charity in Rawathawatta, Moratuwa, the cabinet spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said at the cabinet press briefing today.


The Media Minister said the issue related to the Prem Nivasa children's home was a humane and sensitive issue.

The National Child Protection Authority raided the shelter for pregnant girls and the police arrested the caretaker nun, Sister Mary Eliza and another person. A court case is pending against them now.

Media reported that the children's home was a 'Baby Farm' where children were available for sale.

Recently, Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith proclaimed that he would not take part in state festivals during Christmas time since an injustice was caused to the nuns of the Missionaries of Charity by the raid.

The 'Prem Nivasa' provides shelter for abandoned children and unwedded pregnant mothers and places children for adoption according to the country's rules and regulations, the Catholic Church of Sri Lanka says.