As Nigeria is suffering from devastating floods that have killed over 600 people and caused tremendous damage to property and critical infrastructure, Pope Francis prays for the country during the general audience on Wednesday.
Pope Francis extended his thoughts towards Nigeria, which is experiencing its worst flooding in a decade, with vast areas of farmland, infrastructure, and homes fully or partly destroyed.
“I think of the violent rains that have fallen on their country [Nigeria] in these days, causing flooding, numerous deaths, and tremendous damage,” Pope Francis said while greeting the English-speaking faithful.
He also invited everyone to pray for all who have lost their lives and for everyone affected by the devastating natural disaster.
“May these, our brothers and sisters, experience our solidarity and the support of the international community,” the Pope said.
According to Nigeria’s Emergency Management Agency, dangerous floods are wreaking havoc in 31 of the country’s 36 states, and have affected more than 2 million people.
Reports say that over 600 people have died and over 1.4 million have been displaced. Meanwhile, rains are still expected for a while longer in some states, with the possibility of more flooding.