Pope Leo Sends Aid to Earthquake-Struck Venezuela
- Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, causing severe damage and killing at least 164 people, with many more injured and trapped under rubble.
- Pope Leo XIV sent an initial aid donation of 100,000 euros to Venezuela to assist earthquake victims, coordinating with local Church leaders for further assistance.
- Catholic communities in Venezuela are providing shelter, food, and emergency assistance through parish buildings and Caritas networks while rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings.
- President Delcy Rodríguez declared a national state of disaster, focusing on the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira, while Caracas' airport remains closed.
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The Vatican reported on the donation of 100,000 euros from Pope Leo XIV for humanitarian aid to Venezuela, following the earthquakes that have left at least 188 dead.The humanitarian aid will be delivered to the Apostolic Limousin of Venezuela and the figure was agreed after maintaining contact with the country's ecclesiastical authorities.Also, the Vatican pointed out the urgency of mobilizing aid to the most affected area, seen in devastated i…
The apostolic donation will be channelled through the local Catholic Church to immediately meet the needs of affected families.
The Apostolic Exhortation, the Holy See's department responsible for the pontiff's charitable works and providing assistance to populations facing difficulties, released this amount, which constitutes "an initial contribution" to support relief efforts.
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