# Papal prayers for global conflict and disaster victims

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/papal-prayers-for-global-conflict-and-disaster-victims
> Updated: 2026-08-15T18:26:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During the Feast of the Assumption, the Pope offered prayers for various global regions experiencing conflict and natural disasters. 

In his Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, the Pope requested intercession for the people of the Holy Land, Ukraine, and Russia, while also expressing solidarity with Christians facing persecution. 

Additionally, prayers were extended to Colombia following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred on August 10, with the Pope offering support for those involved in recovery efforts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Pope Leo XIV offers prayers for Holy Land, Ukraine, and Colombia

Pope Leo XIV invoked the intercession of Mary during the Angelus prayer to call for peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and Russia, and to offer solidarity to earthquake victims in Colombia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-leo-xiv-offers-prayers-for-holy-land-ukraine-and-colombia

### 2026-08-15: Pope Francis prays for victims of global conflict and natural disasters

Pope Francis prayed for victims of war in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and Russia, and for those affected by the earthquake in Colombia, during the Assumption of Mary celebrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-francis-prays-for-victims-of-global-conflict-and-natural-disasters

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