Pope Leo XIV expresses support for Sri Lanka’s disaster-hit communities

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has conveyed the Vatican’s solidarity with Sri Lankans affected by the recent disaster, Vatican Embassy in Colombo Chargé d’Affaires Rev. Monsignor Roberto Lucchini said on Wednesday.

According to Rev. Lucchini, the Pope instructed him to extend his condolences to those impacted and to affirm the Vatican’s support as the country works through the aftermath.

He said the Pope urged Sri Lankans to hold on to faith and hope as they undertake recovery and rebuilding efforts in the weeks ahead.