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Iowa parish still working to help tornado victims after deadly twister
After a tornado ripped through the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, on May 21, St. John’s Catholic Church has mobilized... Read more
Tabernacle untouched at Oklahoma parish hit by powerful tornado
Father Emmanuel Nduka, who pastors three local churches including St. Mary’s, told CNA that the tabernacle’s survival served as a... Read more
Pope Francis urges support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the people of Turkey and Syria who are suffering after devastating earthquakes killed more than... 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
Video: Lava destroys church on La Palma in Canary Islands
Lava from the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands destroyed the church of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida was one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall on the U.S. mainland. Read more
After another major hurricane, Central America needs 'a helping hand'
With Hurricane Iota becoming the second major hurricane to hit Central America this November, relief agencies have tried to prepare... Read more
Hurricane Eta pounds Central America, Catholic Relief Services responds
Catholic Relief Services is working to aid relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Eta, which tore through Central America... Read more
How Catholic charities are helping in the wake of Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian leaving widespread destruction in the Bahamas earlier this week, and now moving up the eastern U.S. coast,... Read more
South Asia floods: 'Everything is coming to a complete standstill'
Catholic Relief Services is working with local partners to provide aid amid severe flooding and landslides in parts of India,... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of earthquakes in Philippines
Catholic leaders have offered prayers for the Philippines after two earthquakes struck the region this week. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Alabama tornado victims
Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to Alabama Wednesday after devastating tornadoes over the weekend killed 23 people and... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers for Indonesia after deadly tsunami
After a deadly tsunami struck Indonesia Saturday night, killing more than 200 people and injuring hundreds more, Pope Francis has... Read more
As death toll climbs from Indonesia quake, Catholic agency takes action
With hundreds dead and thousands left homeless by a major earthquake in Indonesia last weekend, Catholic Relief Services is working... Read more
Pope offers prayer, solidarity for victims of Guatemala eruption
With the death count of a massive volcanic eruption in Guatemala already at 65, Pope Francis has offered his prayers... Read more
Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns
California is still burning. Read more
World Youth Day cross, Marian icon console Mexican earthquake victims
A team of pilgrims representing World Youth Day 2019 offered a message of hope and consolation to Mexicans impacted by... Read more
Church collapses in Mexico quake during baptism, killing several
On Sept. 19, a family in Puebla, Mexico was attending the baptism of their daughter when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook... Read more
Mexican bishops join in prayer, grief after second deadly earthquake
Following Mexico’s second major earthquake in two weeks, bishops in the country called for prayers and solidarity, asking Our Lady... Read more
Corpus Christi bishop: remember those who can't flee Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey approached, the Bishop of Corpus Christi was preparing to ride out the storm. He urged the country... Read more
