Pope Leo prays for victims of flooding in Mexico

By Kielce Gussie

After praying the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV remembered the people of east-central Mexico, where heavy rainfall from 6-11 October lead to devastating floods. At least 76 people have been killed, some three dozen are missing, and more than 100 communities are inaccessible by road.

The Pope expressed his prayers “for the families and for all those who are suffering because of this disaster” and entrusted all the souls of those who have died to the Lord through Our Lady’s intercession.

Torrential rains cause deadly flooding in eastern Mexico

Moreover, Pope Leo also remembered all those living in places wracked by war and violence. He shared that the “prayer for peace continues unceasingly, especially through the communal recitation of the Holy Rosary.” Through the contemplation of the mysteries of the Rosary, he explained, “we make our own the suffering and the hope of children, mothers, fathers, and the elderly who are victims of war.”

By offering our intercession for those living in war-torn places, the Pope highlighted how acts of charity, solidarity, and concrete closeness can emerge. Directing a message to everyone around the world who remain dedicated to this mission, he reiterated: “Blessed are the peacemakers!”