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Pope sends initial 100,000 euros aid to earthquake-hit Colombia
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Pope sends initial 100,000 euros aid to earthquake-hit Colombia

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pope Leo XIV has sent an initial aid package of 100,000 euros to Colombia following a recent earthquake.
  • The funds will be distributed by the Colombian Episcopal Conference to affected dioceses.
  • The Pope also offered prayers for the victims and expressed gratitude to rescue workers.

Pope Leo XIV has dispatched an initial sum of 100,000 euros in aid to Colombia to assist those affected by a devastating earthquake. The Vatican announced that the funds will be channeled directly through the Colombian Episcopal Conference for distribution to the dioceses impacted by the disaster.

I wish to express my solidarity with our Colombian brothers and sisters who have suffered the consequences of the recent earthquake, which has caused numerous victims and injured, as well as immense material damage.

— Pope Leo XIVExpressing solidarity with Colombia following the earthquake during his general audience.

The donation is intended to address the most urgent needs arising from the earthquake. The National Secretariat for Pastoral and Social Affairs-Colombian Charity, operating under the Episcopal Conference, will serve as the coordination center for the aid. The Dicastery for the Service of Charity, led by Spanish Cardinal Luis Marín de San Martín, will continue to monitor the situation for further needs.

During his general audience, Pope Leo XIV expressed his solidarity with the Colombian people. "I wish to express my solidarity with our Colombian brothers and sisters who have suffered the consequences of the recent earthquake, which has caused numerous victims and injured, as well as immense material damage," he stated in Spanish.

While I pray for the eternal rest of the deceased, I assure you of my prayers for their families and for all those affected by this tragedy.

— Pope Leo XIVOffering prayers for the victims and their families after the Colombian earthquake.

He offered prayers for the eternal rest of the deceased and assured his prayers for their families and all those affected by the tragedy. The Pope also extended his gratitude to the individuals engaged in search and rescue efforts and assistance to the victims. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake has resulted in at least two hundred injuries, an uncounted number of disappearances, and significant damage to infrastructure, including buildings, hospitals, airports, and transportation systems, primarily in the central and western regions of the country.

I express my gratitude to all those who have strived in the rescue and assistance efforts for the victims.

— Pope Leo XIVThanking rescue workers and aid providers in Colombia.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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