Pope Leo XIV calls for end of violence in Haiti and prays for victims of floods in Nepal

Correio da Manhã30 August 2026 at 17:59

Pope Leo XIV called on Sunday for an end to violence in Haiti during the Angelus prayer, praying in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. The pontiff called for the immediate release of hostages being held by armed groups in the country.

The Pope also prayed for the victims of devastating floods that hit Nepal and Tibet, expressing his concern for the populations affected by these natural disasters.

During his appeal, Leo XIV expressed the need for solidarity with the affected communities, both in Haiti and in the regions hit by flooding in Nepal and Tibet.

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