Pope Leo expresses solidarity with people affected by twin earthquakes in Venezuela, speaking during his Angelus prayer in Rome. Before worshipers, he says he is close to Venezuelan families impacted by the disasters that earlier this week cause numerous deaths and injuries. He also thanks rescuers and others helping in the aftermath.
The reports also say the European Union provides emergency assistance for affected communities. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas states in a post that the EU mobilizes €5 million (about $5.9 million) in emergency aid and that she speaks with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, to convey Europe’s solidarity.
Separately, one outlet notes that Pope Leo is planning a major tour of southern Latin America in November, which is expected to include stops in Peru, Argentina and Uruguay. Across the sources, the main points are the pontiff’s public prayers and gratitude to responders, alongside the EU’s stated emergency funding and outreach to Venezuela’s interim leadership.
