Pope Leo XIV expresses condolences for 800 dead left by earthquake in Afghanistan
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 1 million young pilgrims at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, in Rome’s outskirts, on Aug. 3, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Sep 1, 2025 / 11:05 am (CNA).
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the more than 800 dead left by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, with a magnitude of 6 on the Richter scale, also causing widespread destruction.
According to local authorities, more than 800 people died and 1,500 were injured, especially in the districts of Nurgal, Sawkay, Watapur, Dara Pech, and Chapi Dara.
“Deeply saddened by the significant loss of life caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV offers fervent prayers for the souls of the deceased, the wounded, and those still missing,” reads the telegram sent on behalf of the Pontiff.
The telegram, signed by the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, states that the Pontiff entrusts “all affected by this disaster to the providence of the Almighty.”
The Pope also expresses “his heartfelt solidarity in particular with those who mourn the loss of loved ones and with the emergency personnel and civil authorities involved in rescue and recovery efforts.”
The main quake, recorded around midnight, was followed by two magnitude 5.2 aftershocks. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was located 27 kilometers east of Nangarhar province, at a depth of eight kilometers, which normally amplifies the destructive power.
Mud and stone houses facilitated the collapse
According to the Afghan news agency Khaama Press, the earthquake destroyed several entire villages because the epicenter was close to the surface and many homes were built with stone and mud.
For now, rescue teams continue working to locate survivors among the rubble, although they say operations are being hampered by landslides that have blocked key roads.
Deputy Information Minister and Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on his social media account X that “local officials and residents are involved in the rescue efforts, and all available resources will be used to save lives.”
Source: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/266291/pope-leo-xiv-expresses-condolences-for-800-dead-left-by-earthquake-in-afghanistan
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