Pastor Jerome issues another apology over controversial remarks

Pastor Jerome Fernando, the self-styled “prophet”, has once again issued an apology over his recent remarks about Lord Buddha and other religious figures which stirred much controversy in the country.

Pastor Jerome Fernando, the self-styled “prophet”, has once again issued an apology over his recent remarks about Lord Buddha and other religious figures which stirred much controversy in the country.

He was accused of making derogatory statements about Lord Buddha and other religious figures during one of his sermons which went viral on social media.

On May 15, President Ranil Wickremesinghe ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch an immediate investigation into the matter, citing that such statements could create religious conflicts and harm the harmony in the country.