Papal prayer for Central African school tragedy victims (Vatican News)

At the conclusion of his June 29 Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV offered prayers following the death of dozens of students in a stampede in the Central African Republic.

“I offer the assurance of my prayers for the Barthélémy Boganda High School community in Bangui, Central African Republic, which is in mourning following the tragic accident that caused numerous deaths and injuries among the students,” the Pontiff said. “May the Lord comfort the families and the entire community!”