Rome, 11 August (LaPresse) – Pope Leo XIV, “having learnt of the tragic news of the earthquake that has severely affected several areas of Colombia — causing deaths and numerous injuries, as well as serious material damage, including to many churches”, prays “for the eternal rest of the deceased and implores the Lord to grant a speedy recovery to all those affected by this tragedy”. This is stated in a telegram of condolence sent by Pope Leo XIV, signed by the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to Monsignor Francisco Javier Múnera Correa, Archbishop of Cartagena and President of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, regarding the victims of yesterday’s earthquake in Colombia. In the text, the Pope sends his condolences “to the families who, at this time of profound grief, are mourning the loss of their loved ones”. He “also assures them of his spiritual closeness and expresses his gratitude to all those who, with generous dedication, are engaged in search, rescue and relief operations for the victims”.
Colombia, Pope Leo XIV: ‘Deeply saddened by the earthquake, I am praying for the country’
Rome, 11 August (LaPresse) – Pope Leo XIV, “having learnt of the tragic news of the earthquake that has severely affected several areas of Colombia — causing deaths and numerous injuries, as well as serious material damage, including to many churches”, prays “for the eternal rest of the deceased and implores the Lord to grant a speedy recovery to all those affected by this tragedy”. This is stated in a telegram of condolence sent by Pope Leo XIV, signed by the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to Monsignor Francisco Javier Múnera Correa, Archbishop of Cartagena and President of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, regarding the victims of yesterday’s earthquake in Colombia. In the text, the Pope sends his condolences “to the families who, at this time of profound grief, are mourning the loss of their loved ones”. He “also assures them of his spiritual closeness and expresses his gratitude to all those who, with generous dedication, are engaged in search, rescue and relief operations for the victims”.