Leo XIV renews his prayers for Colombians after the recent earthquake: "Holy Mary, pray for us!"

Pope Leo XIV renewed his prayers on Saturday for the people of Colombia following a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has resulted in 287 deaths, according to reports from Vatican News.

During his address, the pontiff invited the public to join him in prayer, invoking the intercession of the Virgin Mary with the phrase, "¡Santa María, ruega por nosotros!"

The disaster has prompted ongoing international attention and religious responses, with the Vatican highlighting the humanitarian toll and offering spiritual solidarity to the affected population.