International Organization for Migration & Pope Leo XVI

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration has recorded over 35,000 missing migrants in the Mediterranean since 2014, providing crucial data on the human toll of the migration crisis.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI visited Italy — Lampedusa to honor migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity, sending a message about the Christian obligation to uphold human dignity and welcome immigrants. His visit highlights the ongoing migration crisis and the need for compassion.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration estimates that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, including 2 million in Caracas alone, and is supplying emergency shelter and relief.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI offered prayers for the deceased and expressed gratitude and encouragement to rescue workers in Venezuela, providing spiritual support during the crisis.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration estimated that up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela could be affected by the disaster, requiring shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and essential relief items.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI expressed his closeness to the Venezuelan people affected by the earthquakes and thanked rescue workers during the Angelus prayer in Rome.