Pope Leo Prays for 2,500 Venezuela Quake Victims as Tens of Thousands Remain Unaccounted For
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Updated · Aleteia · Jul 5
Pope Leo Prays for 2,500 Venezuela Quake Victims as Tens of Thousands Remain Unaccounted For
3 articles · Updated · Aleteia · Jul 5
Summary
At the July 5 Angelus, Pope Leo said he continues to pray for earthquake victims and for all Venezuelans enduring what he called a time of great hardship.
The appeal came as he greeted members of the University of Mérida choir from Venezuela in St. Peter's Square, tying the message directly to visitors from the disaster-hit country.
Around 2,500 deaths have been officially recorded, while tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for and hopes of finding survivors have grown slim days after the quakes.