斯里兰卡的红衣主教禁止女孩在教堂祭坛服务,保留男孩的角色。 Sri Lankan Cardinal bans girls from serving at church altars, reserving the role for boys.

斯里兰卡红衣主教Malcolm Ranjith禁止女孩在科伦坡大主教区担任祭坛服务员, 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. 1994年,梵蒂冈允许主教允许女孩服务,但决定权仍由每个主教决定。 In 1994, the Vatican allowed bishops to permit girls to serve, but the decision remains with each bishop. 红衣主教的举动旨在支持传统角色,鼓励男孩从事祭司职业。 The Cardinal's move aims to support traditional roles and encourage priestly vocations among boys.