{"id":7192,"date":"2026-08-11T18:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.maryknollsociety.org\/magazine\/?p=7192"},"modified":"2026-09-02T18:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:53:31","slug":"pope-leo-offers-prayers-condolences-after-colombia-quake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.maryknollsociety.org\/magazine\/pope-leo-offers-prayers-condolences-after-colombia-quake\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Leo Offers Prayers, Condolences After Colombia\u00a0Quake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Junno Arocho Esteves, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osvnews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSV News<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(OSV News) \u2014 Pope Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction following a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, leaving more than 250 dead and dozens of collapsed buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pope offered prayers \u201cfor the eternal rest of the deceased and raises his prayers to the Lord for the speedy recovery of those affected by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifrc.org\/press-release\/colombia-earthquake-red-cross-mobilizes-nationwide-response-saving-lives-top-priority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this tragedy<\/a>,\u201d said a telegram to Archbishop Francisco Javier M\u00fanera Correa of Cartagena, president of the Colombian Bishops\u2019 Conference, signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the morning Aug. 10 and is considered one of the strongest earthquakes in Colombia\u2019s history. According to Reuters, reports from cities affected by the quake estimated the death toll at 254, as of the morning of Aug. 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of videos posted online showed people fleeing outdoors as the ground below them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryknollmagazine.org\/2026\/07\/earthquake-disaster-in-venezuela-worse-than-expected-catholic-relief-worker-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">violently shook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his message, which the Vatican published Aug. 11, Cardinal Parolin conveyed the pope\u2019s condolences \u201cto the families who, in this hour of deep sorrow, mourn the loss of their loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn the same way, he assures his spiritual closeness and expresses his gratitude to all those who, with generous dedication, are working in the search, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_uNRTxZUtTs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rescue, and assistance efforts<\/a> for those affected,\u201d the message read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThrough the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, he asks the Lord to pour out upon the beloved Colombian people the gifts of spiritual strength and Christian hope,\u201d said the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colombia\u2019s strongest earthquake in a decade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;Colombia\u2019s Geological Service, the quake\u2019s epicenter was the northwestern department of Choc\u00f3, and the intense magnitude made it \u201cthe strongest&nbsp;earthquake&nbsp;felt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryknollmagazine.org\/2025\/07\/priest-missing-and-missionaries-killed-rising-religious-violence-in-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in&nbsp;Colombia<\/a>&nbsp;in the last decade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Geological Service also reported that, as of Aug. 10 in the afternoon, the country has recorded 18 aftershocks with magnitudes between 1.4 and 4.8 since the initial&nbsp;earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message&nbsp;published&nbsp;Aug. 10, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryknollmagazine.org\/2023\/08\/church-will-help-monitor-ceasefire-in-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colombian Bishops\u2019 Conference<\/a> expressed its closeness to the victims of the deadly quake, as well as those who have been displaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe pray for those who have lost their lives, that God may grant them eternal rest; for the persons who are still missing; for the injured, and for the affected families,\u201d the bishops said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bishops also prayed for relief and medical personnel, as well as military and government authorities, \u201cand all those who, with generosity and courage, are working in search, rescue, and care efforts for those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis painful moment reminds us that no one can face an emergency of this magnitude alone,\u201d the statement read. \u201cColombia&nbsp;is called, once again, to recognize itself as one family and to respond to the suffering of its brothers and sisters with generosity, responsibility, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryknollmagazine.org\/2026\/06\/called-to-solidarity-a-maryknoll-reflection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solidarity<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the videos of the destruction wrought by the&nbsp;earthquake&nbsp;were that of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Manizales, as well as several churches that were heavily damaged in the aftermath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Archdiocese of Manizales also shared a 10-second video showing a Mass taking place as the&nbsp;earthquake&nbsp;struck in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cGod, our Lord, never abandons us,\u201d said archbishop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a video message to the city\u2019s faithful, Archbishop Jos\u00e9 Miguel G\u00f3mez of Manizales said that while the archdiocese continues to assess the damage to churches, \u201cthe most important thing is you, the faithful, the priests, and all our neighbors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryknollmagazine.org\/2022\/07\/following-christ-means-seeing-helping-the-suffering-pope-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">who suffered<\/a> the same.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGod, our Lord, never abandons us, and it is in these moments when, lifting our eyes to him, we must all, with humility and simplicity, ask him for the graces we need to live through these difficulties,\u201d Archbishop G\u00f3mez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The archbishop also invoked the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, asking her to \u201cconsole and comfort\u201d those affected by the natural disaster. He also urged people to follow guidelines given by the authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd, following those instructions, always seek to be attentive to those who suffer the most, so that no person is left without care in these difficult times,\u201d he said before imparting his blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Colombian bishops\u2019 conference said dioceses across the country are setting up collection points to ensure food distribution to shelters, hospitals and communities in the affected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caritas&nbsp;Colombia, the conference said, activated its National Emergency Service \u201cto raise funds to directly help the jurisdictions and communities that were most affected by this tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Editors\u2019 Note: Statistics were updated Aug. 13.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Featured image: A man carries a mattress down the street in front of damaged buildings after an earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, Aug. 10, 2026. 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