Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow over the devastating floods that have struck Nepal, offering condolences to families who lost loved ones and prayers for those still missing. The Pope's message came as rescue teams continued searching for survivors following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. According to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV was saddened by the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the flash floods. He also expressed spiritual closeness to those affected and prayed for emergency personnel involved in the ongoing rescue operation.  Death toll and missing persons continue to rise The disaster has caused catastrophic destruction across parts of Nepal and neighbouring Tibet. The latest reports put the death toll at at least 359 people, while around 1,500 people are reported missing across Nepal and Tibet. The figures remain subject to updates as rescue teams reach areas that were cut off by the floods.  The scale of the dis...