Leo XIV Sends New Appeal for Venezuela in Wake of Devastating Earthquakes
Pope Leo XIV said 1.8 million people need aid and thanked rescuers as the European Union mobilized emergency assistance.
- On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with Venezuelans affected by twin earthquakes that struck earlier this week, praying for the dead and injured during the Angelus prayer in Rome.
- Twin earthquakes struck Wednesday near Yaracuy State, roughly 100 miles west of Caracas, with the second, more powerful quake hitting at a depth of 6 miles and causing major devastation throughout coastal La Guaira.
- Official death tolls reached 1,430 on Saturday and more than 3,500 people were injured, while UNICEF reported 1.8 million people need assistance and more than 400 aftershocks hamper rescue efforts.
- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas mobilized 5 million euros in emergency assistance and activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to deploy search-and-rescue teams, firefighters, and medical personnel.
- Search efforts entered their fifth day on Sunday as Pope Leo thanked emergency workers following his Saturday prayers with 178 cardinals, drawing on his experience as a former missionary in Peru.
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News & RecordPope Leo prays for quake victims, rescuers
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo expressed solidarity Sunday with people in Venezuela grappling with the devastating impact of twin earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.
The U.S. pontiff begged for the "eternal rest of the deceased" in Venezuela's earthquakes
Helpers squeeze through tiny debris gaps and save babies, children and adults. Since the earthquakes, however, almost four days have passed. The number of dead will increase.
Helpers squeeze through tiny debris gaps and save babies, children and adults. Since the earthquakes, however, almost four days have passed. The number of dead will increase.
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Pope Leo Offers Prayers for Venezuela Earthquake Victims as European Union Mobilizes Emergency Aid
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