Pope Leo 14 On Sunday, he expressed sympathy for the family whose lives were subverted flood exist TexasLeaving mountain countryside About 80 people died – Many of them – others were missing.
After reciting Angelus’ prayers in the Vatican, the American-born pope said in English: “I want to express my sincere condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones, especially their daughters in summer camps, which are caused by flooding in summer camps in disasters. Texas.
“We pray for them.”
The comments from the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church worldwide are worth noting as they addressed the deadliest natural disasters in his homeland, as he became the first American-born pope ever in May.
In a sense, the women’s summer camps they mentioned are Christians, and although not Catholic institutions, they are also common.
Communities along the Guadalupe River were overwhelmed earlier on Friday after rains triggered a flash flood. Within 45 minutes after the 1.8-ton gallon of rain, the river rose 26 feet (8 meters) to an area including Kerr County, Texas.
Most people reportedly died in floods. Many attended Mystic Camp, which, over its 99-year history, hosted the loved ones of some of Texas’ political elites.
Former American First Lady Laura Bush It was the camp consultant there. Past Mystic Camps include the daughters of former U.S. President Lyndon B Johnson and Texas Governor John Connally.
Bush and her husband, former U.S. President George W. Bush, described in a statement as “heartbroken by the loss of life and the pain of many people.”
It added: “Those who have lost their precious children face grief that no parents should know.” “We know that our words don’t help, but we believe in the prayers of so many Americans.”
The bush statement also expressed gratitude to emergency responders and volunteers who were looking for those who went missing on Sunday, including Mystic Camp.
LeoHis name was Robert Prevost, grew up in Chicago and was appointed pastor in 1982. Later, he became the global leader of the Catholic religious order, known as the Augustine. He led a parish in Peru, who was also a citizen. And in September 2023, Pope Francis was the Cardinal.
The 69-year-old leads the Vatican entity to take charge of choosing a new global bishop before his cardinal election to succeed Francis, who died in April.
The Pope’s summer retreat, which Leo arrives at Caster Gandolfo, begins six weeks shortly after Sunday’s condolences to victims of the deadly flood in Texas holidayHis first break since the May 8 election led to an introductory audience, outings and holy year celebrations for the whirlwind.
The Associated Press contributed the report
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