Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of the typhoon in the Philippines

Pope Leo XIV expressed his solidarity with the people of the Philippines affected by a violent typhoon after leading the Angelus prayer. More than one million residents have been evacuated as floodwaters rise ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong’s expected landfall on the country’s east coast.

The Pope offered prayers for those who have died, their families, and for the injured and displaced. His message highlighted the humanitarian impact of the storm and called attention to the urgent need for support for affected communities.