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Nepal: Pope Leo XIV sends financial aid to Caritas to respond to catastrophe

Açoriano Oriental29 August 2026 at 19:57

Pope Leo XIV will send financial aid to Caritas Nepal to address the "most urgent needs" of the population affected by Wednesday's flash flood. The aid is intended for the victims of the catastrophe that occurred in northern Nepal, on the border with China.

The decision was publicly announced, allowing Caritas Nepal to make resources available to support the communities affected by the flooding. The money sent by the Vatican aims to contribute to the emergency response operations.

The flash flood occurred on Wednesday and mainly affected the northern region of Nepal, along the border with China. The country is facing the consequences of this natural disaster that affected a significant number of people.

Caritas Nepal is the organization responsible for managing the distribution of the aid sent by Pope Leo XIV, channeling resources to the most needy populations in that region of the Asian country.

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