Pope Leo XIV Offers Prayers After Texas Floods Kill 52

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Published Jul 6, 2025, 01:57 PM

Pope Leo XIV used his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to express condolences for the victims of the sudden flooding along the Guadalupe River in central-south Texas. Speaking in English, the U.S.-born pontiff said he was “deeply saddened” by the disaster and asked the faithful to pray for the dead, the injured and their families, with special mention of children missing from a local summer camp.

State and county officials say the death toll has risen to at least 50—some reports put it at 52—after torrential downpours on Friday caused the river to surge more than eight meters in under an hour. Rescue crews are still searching for about 27 girls who were attending Camp Mystic, a Christian camp in Kerr County, when cabins were swept away.

Emergency services continue to comb debris-laden flood zones for survivors and provide relief to isolated communities. Authorities have not released a firm figure for overall missing persons, citing the large number of holiday visitors in the area for the July 4 weekend. Federal agencies are supporting local efforts, while the state has urged residents to avoid damaged roads and heed evacuation orders as additional rainfall remains possible.

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Leo XIV sends condolences for flood victims in Texas The pontiff, born in the United States, expressed his pain, especially because of the tragedy of the girls who disappeared after the rapid flooding of the Guadalupe River. (dz)

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⏯️ Pope Leo XIV speaks out about floods in Texas and prays for victims Floods in Texas have already killed at least 50 people. Pope Leo XIV, an American, spoke about the tragedy during the Angelus prayer Read: