Pope Leo XIV sends telegram for ferry disaster victims

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Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the victims of a ferry accident on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The Vatican released a telegram from the Pope. The accident occurred last week and the death toll has risen to 92.

SourcesVatican News Religión Digital

2 sources Aug 18, 2026

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Earlier version, Tuesday 18 August

Pope Leo XIV prays for ferry sinking victims

How the coverage unfolded

Aug 18, 1:16 AM Vatican News Papież modli się za ofiary zatonięcia promu w Zimbabwe
Aug 18, 2:27 AM Religión Digital El Papa muestra su pésame por las víctimas del naufragio del ferry en Zimbabue
Aug 18, 2:28 AM Vatican News Papst trauert um Opfer eines Fährunglücks in Simbabwe

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