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Pope Leo XIV appeals for Haiti hostage release

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Pope Leo XIV called for the release of hostages in Haiti and prayed for victims of floods in Nepal and Tibet. He expressed his spiritual closeness to the victims and their families. The pope also appealed to authorities to protect the population from violence.

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13 sources Aug 27, 2026

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Earlier version, Monday 31 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for Nepal flood victims

Earlier version, Monday 31 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims

Earlier version, Monday 31 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages

Earlier version, Monday 31 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for Nepal and Tibet flood victims

Earlier version, Sunday 30 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals for Haiti hostages' release, prays for Nepal and Tibet flood victims

Earlier version, Sunday 30 August

Pope Leo XIV prays for Nepal and Tibet flood victims

Earlier version, Sunday 30 August

Leo XIV prays for Nepal and Tibet flood victims

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 27, 8:09 AM La Croix Crues au Népal et au Tibet : comment venir en aide aux sinistrés ?
  2. Aug 27, 12:49 PM Vatican News ವಿನಾಶಕಾರಿ ನೇಪಾಳ ಪ್ರವಾಹದ ಸಂತ್ರಸ್ತರಿಗಾಗಿ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಲಿಯೋರವರು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದರು
  3. Aug 30, 3:53 AM Vatican News 教宗为尼泊尔和西藏的洪水灾民祈祷
  4. Aug 30, 3:30 AM Agência Ecclesia Nepal: Papa pede solidariedade para vítimas de enxurrada
  5. Aug 30, 4:20 AM Vatican News Népal et Tibet: Léon XIV prie pour les victimes des inondations
  6. Aug 30, 4:56 AM ACI Prensa León XIV reza por el fin de la violencia en Haití y por víctimas de inundación en Nepal y el Tíbet
  7. Aug 30, 4:38 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet
  8. Aug 30, 5:16 AM Vatican News Lev XIV. prosí za Haiti, Nepál a Tibet
  9. Aug 30, 6:10 AM Canção Nova Papa pede fim da violência no Haiti e recorda vítimas de tragédia no Nepal
  10. Aug 30, 6:24 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Release of Haiti Hostages, Prays for Flood Victims in Nepal And Tibet
  11. Aug 30, 7:23 AM CBCP News Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet
  12. Aug 30, 9:04 AM Vatican News Папата апелира за спиране на насилието в Хаити и за помощ за Непал
  13. Aug 30, 4:59 PM The Catholic Leader Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet
  14. Aug 30, 4:38 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet
  15. Aug 30, 1:38 PM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Release of Haiti Hostages, Prays for Flood Victims in Nepal and Tibet
  16. Aug 31, 7:21 AM Vatican News पोप ने हैती के बंधकों की रिहाई और बाढ़ पीड़ित नेपाल की मदद की अपील की
  17. Aug 31, 6:55 AM ACI Digital Leão XIV pede libertação de reféns no Haiti e reza por vítimas de inundações no Nepal e Tibete
  18. Aug 30, 4:38 AM Angelus News Pope Leo urges end to Haiti violence, renews prayers for Nepal, Tibet floods

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