Pope Francis prays for victims of tragedies in Caribbean, Iraq, and the Mediterranean Sea

In remarks following the recitation of the Regina Coeli on Sunday, Pope Francis highlighted a number of tragedies around the world.

Caribbean volcano

Once again, he expressed his closeness to the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines, where the La Soufrière volcano has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The country’s Agriculture Minister, Saboto Caesar, has also warned about food insecurity, with the availability of food for the population in question. The United Nations has launched an appeal to the international community to assist the inhabitants of the island nation.