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Catholic Charities ready to help tornado, flood victims in Midwest
After a series of damaging tornadoes and flooding in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, a Catholic Charities affiliate said it is... Read more
Papuan bishop makes emergency appeal amid severe food shortage
A Catholic bishop of Alotau, Papua New Guinea, has launched an appeal during a severe food shortage following a cyclone... Read more
Prayer in the Philippines: bracing for Super Typhoon Hagupit
With Super Typhoon Hagupit approaching, tens of thousands of people have fled the coasts, as disaster relief agencies prepare for... Read more
Catholic Charities helps with relief after Calif. quake
The Church in northern California is helping respond to a major earthquake, which shook Napa Valley early Sunday morning, the... Read more
Religious tensions subside amid Balkan floods
Amid the “inconceivable amount of devastation” caused by floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, people are crossing ethnic and religious lines to help... Read more
Catholic Charities aids victims of powerful Ark. storm
At least 35 people have been killed in deadly storms and tornadoes in the South, and Catholic agencies are preparing... Read more
Pope expresses solidarity, comfort for fire victims in Chile
Pope Francis voiced his spiritual closeness to all those affected by the fire in Valparaíso, Chile, that so far has... Read more
Solomon Islands bishops seek prayer, support after flooding
After heavy rains led to flooding on the island of Guadalcanal which has caused 23 confirmed deaths, the bishops of... Read more
Pope sends message of condolence after earthquake rocks Chile
Pope Francis sent a letter to Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile, after the country was hit by an 8.2... Read more
Haiti encounters hope, challenges four years after devastation
Four years after a desolating earthquake affected millions in Haiti, Catholic Relief Services continues to help the nation move from... Read more
Argentine bishop offers prayers for lightning strike victims
Bishop Antonio Marino of Mar de Plata in Argentina has offered prayers for those killed or injured by a recent... Read more
California bishops pray for rain as state's drought continues
The Catholic bishops of California have called for prayers for rain to bring relief to the drought in the state,... Read more
Congressman highlights ongoing Philippines recovery efforts
Despite facing a long path to recovery after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, the people of the Philippines have not... Read more
Boxing champion dedicates victory to Filipino typhoon victims
Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao dedicated his Nov. 24 win to all the victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan, offering... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
Catholics pray, send aid in Typhoon Haiyan's wake
The Salesian religious order is responding to Typhoon Haiyan as Catholics around the world voice their prayers and support for... Read more
Bishops asked to hold collection for Typhoon Haiyan relief
U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more
Caritas aid agency provides relief to typhoon-wrecked Philippines
In the devastating wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Caritas, a relief agency of the Church, has rushed to... Read more
Pope expresses solidarity with victims of Philippines typhoon
Pope Francis sent a message of prayer and encouragement to those who were affected by the huge storm that swept... Read more
Faithful pray in Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan strikes
As Typhoon Haiyan – one of the strongest storms in history – hit the islands of the Philippines today, the... Read more
