Pope Prayers for DR Congo Floods and Southern Africa Crisis
- Pope Leo addressed the humanitarian crises unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and southern Africa following his Angelus prayer on January 18, 2026.
- The pope highlighted the severe humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo, where ongoing violence has displaced numerous families.
- The Pope also acknowledged the impact of extreme weather in southern Africa, specifically citing a landslide in eastern DR Congo on Monday night that resulted in at least...
Pope Expresses Concern for DR congo, Southern Africa
Pope Leo addressed the humanitarian crises unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and southern Africa following his Angelus prayer on January 18, 2026.
DR Congo Crisis
The pope highlighted the severe humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo, where ongoing violence has displaced numerous families. He noted that many Congolese citizens have sought refuge in neighboring Burundi due to persistent insecurity and armed conflict.
“Let us pray,” Pope Leo said, “that dialog may always prevail between the parties to the conflict, opening paths to reconciliation and peace.”
Southern Africa Weather Disaster
The Pope also acknowledged the impact of extreme weather in southern Africa, specifically citing a landslide in eastern DR Congo on Monday night that resulted in at least 18 fatalities. This event further exacerbates the suffering in the region.