A Huntington Park church held a Mass on Sunday in solidarity with those affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10.
The Vatican says the "need to work tirelessly in favor of peace" was discussed in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God's mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.
Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace.
President Trump has criticized Pope Leo for his stance on the Iran war.
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.