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Pope Leo XIV mourns 80+ Kariba lake shipwreck victims

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Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences to families of victims of a shipwreck on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. Over 80 people, including children, died in the accident. The Pope offered prayers for the deceased, their families, and rescue workers.

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2 sources Aug 18, 2026

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Earlier version, Tuesday 18 August

Pope Leo XIV expresses condolences for Zimbabwe ferry tragedy

Earlier version, Tuesday 18 August

Pope Leo XIV expresses condolences for 92 victims of ferry accident on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

Earlier version, Tuesday 18 August

Pope expresses condolences for Zimbabwe boat accident victims

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 18, 1:23 AM Vatican News Pesar do Papa pelas vítimas de naufrágio no Zimbábue
  2. Aug 18, 1:49 AM Vatican News Pápež vyjadril sústrasť obetiam tragédie na jazere Kariba v Zimbabwe
  3. Aug 18, 1:15 AM ACI Stampa Naufragio sul lago Kariba, in Zimbabwe: il dolore del papa in un telegramma
  4. Aug 18, 1:43 AM Vatican News Papež Lev XIV. vyjádřil soustrast rodinám obětí nehody trajektu v Zimbabwe
  5. Aug 18, 2:34 AM Vatican News Dhimbja e Papës për viktimat e mbytjes së anijes në Zimbabve
  6. Aug 18, 2:25 AM Vatican News Լեւոն ԺԴ. Պապը ցաւակցութիւն յայտնեց Քարիպա լիճի նաւաբեկութեան զոհերուն համար
  7. Aug 18, 2:00 AM Vatican News El dolor del Papa por las víctimas del naufragio en Zimbabue
  8. Aug 18, 1:58 AM Vatican News La douleur du Pape pour les victimes du naufrage au Zimbabwe
  9. Aug 18, 1:46 AM Vatican News Il dolore del Papa per le vittime del naufragio in Zimbabwe

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