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Pope Leo XIV speaks with Colombia's President

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Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, expressing solidarity following the country's recent earthquake. The Pope reiterated his closeness to those affected by the disaster. The earthquake caused 329 deaths, 4,600 injuries, and 314,000 displaced people.

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2 sources Sep 2, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV speaks with Colombia’s President

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 2, 9:19 AM Vatican News Pope speaks with Colombia’s President following devastating earthquake
  2. Sep 2, 9:14 AM Vatican News El Papa en una conversación telefónica manifiesta su solidaridad al presidente de Colombia
  3. Sep 2, 9:11 AM ACI Stampa Colloquio telefonico tra il Papa e il Presidente della Colombia. Come aiutare le regioni colpite dal sisma
  4. Sep 2, 9:22 AM Vatican News Leon XIV rozmawiał telefonicznie z prezydentem Kolumbii

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