Pope Leo XIV has offered his deep prayers and expressed profound sorrow following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border, which have tragically claimed at least 469 lives and left nearly 1,500 people missing.
In an official telegram sent on August 27, 2026, and signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, the Holy Father commended the souls of the deceased to God’s boundless mercy and extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. 🏛️🙏
The scale of the disaster is staggering—with the Red Cross reporting that more than 93,000 people have been heavily affected. Among those missing are international tourists spanning over 20 countries. As emergency first responders race against time, both Nepal and China have issued urgent alerts warning of fresh flood risks in the mountainous border region.
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