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Pope Leo grieves for victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster

August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Pope Leo mourns victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe, praying for those who died as well as for civil authorities and rescue works, and all affected by the tragedy.

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Михаил Лебедев

It's a pity people, such grief. I remember how the news showed that the ferry was overcrowded and the weather was bad. I will pray for the peace of souls and for those who are now looking for the missing.

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