Pope Francis expressed his sadness and prayed for the victims of the earthquake in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar and Thailand, on March 28, 2025, in the message signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the earthquake in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar and Thailand, His Holiness Pope Francis offers heartfelt prayers for the souls of the deceased and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected by this tragedy,” the message read.

His Holiness likewise prays that the emergency personnel will be sustained in their care of the injured and displaced by the Divine gifts of fortitude and perseverance.

Msgr. Andrea Ferrante, Chargé d’ Affaires, joined the prayer of Pope Francis for the victims of the 7.7 magnitude devastating earthquake in Myanmar.