Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to victims of Indonesia earthquake

August 17, 2026 · 1 min read

In a telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo assures those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his “spiritual solidarity and closeness” and encourages ongoing humanitarian and recovery efforts.

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Світлана Мороз

May the Lord give strength to those people who lost their homes on August 15. It is good that the Pope, although he expressed solidarity in a telegram, always supports it. After the earthquake in Turkey, we also spent a long time recovering, I know how difficult it is.

Alexandru Barbu

Yes, it's hard when you lose your house all of a sudden. The Pope sent this telegram through Cardinal Parolin, at least it shows that he has not forgotten them. We managed after the earthquakes in Vrancea, also with help from the state and the church, I hope things go quickly there as well.

Никола Ангеловски

Macedonia had earthquakes a few years ago, I remember people sleeping outside for weeks. It is good that the Pope showed at least through a telegram through Cardinal Parolin that he does not forget them. I hope help arrives quickly, not just words.

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