The Vatican has confirmed that he Pope's visit to Sri Lanka will commence on the 13th of January.
Pope Francis will call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the first day of his visit, before travelling to the North-East.
He will lead prayers at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary at Madhu, in the district of Mannar.
Sri Lanka's Church previously said it would reconsider the visit in view of the poll, as it would be “inappropriate” for the pontiff to visit during the election period.
Sri Lanka’s Church confirms papal visit (29 October 2014)
Catholic Church will reconsider papal visit if election is held in January (23 October 2014)
Presidential election ‘casts doubt’ on papal visit (22 October 2014)