Pope Leo prays for victims of Venezuela earthquake

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to Venezuela, which has been tragically struck by two powerful earthquakes that have claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The Pope also remembered the recent beatification of Vietnamese priest Francis Xavier Tru’o’ng Bǚu, who was killed out of hatred for the faith.

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Валентина Соколова

I remember how in 2010 it was shaking in Venezuela, it was scary. It’s a pity for the people, almost three thousand dead is a lot. I will pray tonight for the repose of their souls.

Елена Илиевска

I feel sorry for those people in Venezuela, especially after the second earthquake. I remember how Valentina mentioned 2010, and it was terrible then. I will mention them at the evening prayer together with Blessed Francis Xavier.

Георгий Иванов

Yes, three thousand is scary. I remember how it also shook in 2010, people then said that the walls were cracking. I will pray for the peace and for those who are now homeless.

Στέλιος Νικολαΐδης

Too bad for the people in Venezuela, three thousand dead is a very high number. I also remember the images from 2010 that said the walls were cracking. I will put them in my evening prayer along with the new martyr Francis Xavier.

Ηλίας Μακρής

Stelio, I agree, three thousand is a huge number. I still remember the seismic vibrations I felt here in Thessaloniki in '77 and how terrifying it was. I will have them in my prayer tonight along with the new martyr.

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