On behalf of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a telegram of condolence for the victims of the flash floods that struck Nepal. In the message the Pope expresses deep sadness at the loss of life and the devastation, commends the souls of the deceased to the mercy of the Almighty, assures his spiritual closeness to the bereaved families and to all affected by the tragedy, and prays for the emergency personnel engaged in the rescue operations.