Following the powerful earthquake — magnitude 7.4 — that struck western Colombia on Monday, the South America Northwest Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement of love and solidarity for the Colombian people.
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At least 132 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed across western Colombia on Monday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation — the strongest to hit the country this century, according to Colombia’s Geological Service.
Pope Leo XIV is praying for Colombia after a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed at least 181 people and injured thousands. As rescuers continue searching through the rubble, the Holy Father offered prayers for the dead, grieving families and survivors, while entrusting the Colombian people …
The pontiff prayed on Tuesday for all who, “in this hour of profound sorrow, mourn the loss of their loved ones,” and thanked responders working “with generous dedication.”
Pope Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction following a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, leaving more than 100 dead and dozens of collapsed buildings.
Pope Leo assured his prayers for the many victims of the earthquake that struck Colombia this week. Speaking in Spanish at the end of the general audience of August 12, the Pope spoke of the tragedy affecting “our Colombian sisters and brothers,” and expressed his gratitude for those working to help…
Following the powerful earthquake — magnitude 7.4 — that struck western Colombia on Monday, the South America Northwest Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement of love and solidarity for the Colombian people.
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