What did Pope Leo XIV say during the Angelus on August 23, 2026?

He remembered the victims of an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and a mining landslide in Central Africa, praying for them and urging solidarity.

Where did the mining landslide occur?

The landslide occurred in the Central African Republic, killing at least 20 people, according to local authorities.

When was the Ebola outbreak in the DRC declared?

The World Health Organization declared the outbreak in August 2026, with dozens of cases and deaths reported.

Pope Leo XIV Mourns Ebola Victims and Mining Disaster in DRC

During his Aug. 23 Angelus, Pope Leo XIV remembered victims of an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and a deadly mining landslide in Central Africa.

August 24, 2026 1 min read 32 views Source: aciafrica.org

VATICAN CITY — During his Aug. 23 Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV remembered the victims of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and of a deadly mining landslide in Central Africa, expressing his closeness to the affected communities.

The Pope's remarks came as the DRC continues to battle an Ebola outbreak that has claimed lives in the country's eastern region. According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak was declared in August 2026, with dozens of cases and deaths reported.

Additionally, a mining landslide in the Central African Republic killed at least 20 people earlier in the week, according to local authorities. The Pope prayed for the victims and their families, urging the international community to support the affected regions.

The Angelus address was delivered from the Apostolic Palace, where the Pope also called for prayers for peace and solidarity in the region.