Morocco Floods: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Solidarity and Aid

8 February 2026 – bySaid · 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness this Sunday to the people of Morocco and southern Europe, who have been severely affected by flooding. During the Angelus, the pontiff called for mutual assistance in the face of climate-related damage.

From the window of the Apostolic Palace, the head of the Catholic Church dedicated part of his Sunday address to the victims of the recent storms. He assured the people of Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Italy, who are facing extreme weather conditions, of his prayers.

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Leo XIV issued an urgent appeal for social cohesion in the disaster-stricken areas. He encouraged communities to “remain united and supportive” in confronting the destruction, invoking spiritual protection for displaced families and rescue workers deployed in the field.

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This message of support comes as torrential rains have caused emergency situations across numerous areas, including Morocco, where 150,000 people have been evacuated.

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