Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Popular News

HomeNewsVaticanPope prays for victims of South Africa floods

Pope prays for victims of South Africa floods


Pope Francis asks the faithful to join him in praying for the victims of floods in South Africa.

By Linda Bordoni

Pope Francis has asked for prayers for “those who have lost their lives or suffered serious damage as a result of the recent floods in South Africa”.

He was addressing the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Regina Coeliprayer.

“May these brothers and sisters of ours not lack our solidarity as well as the concrete support of the international community” he said.

The most deadly floods ever in the area

Seventy people reportedly died in floods that ravaged parts of the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa’s southeast.

Popular News

Dicastery marks ‘Evangelium vitae’ anniversary with work to promote life

For the 30th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II's landmark Encyclical 'Evangelium vitae,'...

Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta

Pope Francis is continuing with treatment, physical therapy, and concelebrating Mass at his residence...

Pope Francis calls for an end to ‘heavy bombing in Gaza’

As he prepares to return to the Vatican after his hospitalization and treatment for...

Welcome home Holy Father!

After 38 days Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli Hospital. By Andrea Tornielli 38 days have gone...