Pope Sends Aid to Nepal After Floods

Pope Leo XIV announced and coordinated financial aid to Caritas Nepal, delivered through the Apostolic Nunciature, to assist those affected by devastating floods and mudslides across Nepal and Tibet, with relief efforts focusing on food, basic necessities and shelter. He urged prayers for the dead, injured, and missing, and called on authorities and the faithful to renew their commitment to alleviate suffering and support rescue operations. The Pope also condemned the violence in Haiti, calling for the immediate release of hostages and a protection of civilians, while expressing spiritual closeness to the victims. Church leaders in India echoed solidarity with Nepal, framing the aid as a rapid, concrete sign of the Church’s closeness to those affected. The Vatican confirmed ongoing assistance to Caritas Nepal as rescue work continues near border areas such as Gyirong Port, and the Pope tied these efforts to broader prayers for peace and the care of creation, underscoring a global call to shared responsibility.