Korea's top Catholic leader offers condolences to Colombia quake victims
Korea's top Catholic leader on Thursday expressed condolences to victims of a deadly earthquake in Colombia and said he would pray alongside the faithful of the Korean church for all those affected by the disaster. Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick of Seoul said in a statement that he was extending "heartfelt condolences" to Colombians who have lost family and neighbors and were facing threats to…
Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick of Seoul has offered heartfelt condolences to the victims of a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia earlier this week, claiming the lives of over 200 people. In a statement, the top Catholic leader in Korea expressed his prayers alongside all faithful in the Seoul Archdiocese for the deceased, their bereaved families, the injured, and everyone affected by the disaster.
Chung emphasized his commitment to praying with the faithful and reaching out in support during this challenging time. His archdiocese has pledged to provide a combined $100,000 in emergency relief funds to Colombians through Caritas Internationalis, with additional fundraising efforts planned until mid-September.
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