Pope Leo XIV expressed his solidarity and said a prayer for Venezuela
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Published at: 28/06/2026 03:21 PM
Pope Leo XIV, at the end of the Angelus this Sunday, expressed his solidarity with the Venezuelan people and raised a prayer for the people affected by the recent earthquakes.
“I want to express my closeness to the Venezuelan sisters and brothers affected by the recent earthquakes that caused numerous victims and injuries, as well as enormous material damage. While I pray to the Lord for the eternal rest of the deceased, I renew my spiritual closeness to their families, to those injured and to those who have been struck by this tragedy,” said the Supreme Pontiff.
He also appreciated the valuable work of the first responders who took to the streets to free people trapped in the rubble: “I also express my gratitude and encouragement to those who work generously in search and assistance.”
It should be noted that, according to the newspaper Último Noticias, the Supreme Pontiff channeled, through Apostolic Almsgiving, a first financial contribution of 100,000 euros for immediate emergency care.
Mazo News Team