Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with affected Indonesian people following an earthquake in Flores Island, while also following up on a previous earthquake in western Colombia.
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Updated Aug 18
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Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with affected Indonesian people following an earthquake in Flores Island, while also following up on a previous earthquake in western Colombia.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Leo XIV connects the recent Colombia earthquake with damage reported in Flores Island, Indonesia.1 source
Agency reports death toll and displacement after the Flores Island earthquake; Pope offers solidarity.1 source
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The entities involved
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Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
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Colombia
country in South America
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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