Church leaders express love for Colombia earthquake victims
August 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The South America Northwest Area Presidency issued a statement expressing love and support for victims of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit Colombia on August 10, 2026. Church leaders offered condolences and pledged assistance to affected members and communities.
The statement addresses the humanitarian response following the devastating earthquake. The church's area leadership in South America responded quickly with expressions of support and plans for relief efforts in earthquake-affected regions.
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