Pope Leo expresses solidarity with Venezuelan people after deadly quakes.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE IMÁGENES

SHOWS: VATICAN CITY (JUNE 28, 2026) (VATICAN MEDIA - Access all)

1. POPE LEO APPEARING AT WINDOW OF APOSTOLIC PALACE

2. PEOPLE APPLAUDING IN ST. PETER’S SQUARE

3. POPE WISHING A HAPPY SUNDAY

4. PEOPLE IN SQUARE

5. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) POPE LEO, SAYING:

“I wish to express my closeness with our Venezuelan sisters and brothers affected by the recent earthquakes, which have caused numerous victims and injuries, as well as extensive material damage. As I pray to the Lord for the eternal rest of those who have died, I renew my spiritual closeness to their families, the injured, and all those affected by this tragedy”.

6. PEOPLE IN SQUARE

7. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) POPE LEO, SAYING:

“Moreover, I express my gratitude and encouragement to those who are working with generosity in search efforts and in providing assistance”.

8. PEOPLE IN SQUARE WITH UMBRELLAS

9. (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE LEO SAYING:

“And now I would like to welcome all of you, Romans and pilgrims”

10. PEOPLE IN SQUARE

11. (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE LEO SAYING:

“Thank you for coming in this heat”

12. PEOPLE FANNING THEMSELVES AND HOLDING UMBRELLAS

13. PEOPLE LEAVING SQUARE