Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa calls for solidarity after Panama earthquake

Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta addressed families affected by the October 9 earthquake during a Mass at the Santa María la Antigua Basilica Cathedral on Sunday, October 25. He urged the community to ensure that no family feels forgotten or forced to rebuild in isolation.

The archbishop spoke to those who lost loved ones, communities with damaged homes or churches, and people facing ongoing uncertainty. He stated that the Church intends to walk alongside those experiencing difficulty and that solidarity must continue even as public attention to the emergency decreases.

The Mass followed the archbishop's return from a visit to Rome, where he and other Panamanian bishops met with Pope Leo XIV on October 23. During his homily, Ulloa shared details regarding that meeting with the Pope.