Floods
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Torrent of mud catches parishioners by surprise during Eucharistic adoration in Spain
“We’re not dead because a neighbor came looking for her mother [and warned us] while we were adoring the Blessed... Read more
Deadly floods in Central Europe damage famous monasteries, seminary
Severe flooding across Central Europe has caused widespread damage to historic monasteries and seminaries, with over 20 deaths reported. Read more
Floods in Libya reportedly kill up to 10,000; pope ‘deeply saddened,’ offers prayers
The pope “sends the assurance of his prayers for the souls of the deceased and all who mourn,” said a... Read more
Priests lug in supplies to help flood victims in Chile
Thousands of people had to be evacuated due to the flooding of the Maule River from heavy rains that poured... Read more
Caritas Chile launches campaign to aid victims of heavy rains, flooding
The area has been inundated with heavy rains, causing the Maule River to overflow with at least two deaths and... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 9 die in northern Italy floods
Thousands have been evacuated from the worst-hit areas, which include Ravenna, a city famous for its churches’ sixth-century Byzantine mosaics. Read more
Pakistani Church leaders call for help for flood victims amid national emergency
More than 1,100 people have been killed, and more than 33 million people have been displaced or affected in some... Read more
Bishops ask for contributions to aid flood victims in Colombia
Torrential winter rains in the departments of Sucre, Córdoba, and Bolívar in northern Colombia have affected thousands of people. Read more
Polish Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Europe’s flood victims as death toll rises
At least 120 people have died in the floods, many of them in Germany. Read more
Pope Francis prays for monsoon victims in India
Pope Francis offered prayers and condolences Monday for the victims of monsoon flooding in southern India that has left more... Read more
Even Hurricane Katrina couldn't keep this nun out of New Orleans
For Sister Greta Jupiter, SSF, it was an odd sensation driving through New Orleans East in the months after Hurricane... Read more
Thai Catholic charity offers aid as flooding affect millions
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Catholic Charities prepares aid for Colo. flood victims
Catholic relief agencies in Colorado are assembling to provide long-term assistance for victims of the massive floods that have struck... Read more
Relief efforts underway as flooding wreaks havoc in Philippines
A combination of seasonal monsoon rains and a tropical storm off the coast of the Philippines has caused massive damage... Read more
