Earthquakes
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Northern California parish evacuates after earthquake, tsunami warning
The earthquake, which measured 7.0 on the magnitude scale, was felt at about 10:45 a.m. local time in Humboldt County,... Read more
Pope sends message of condolence to victims of deadly earthquake in Japan
The reported 7.6-magnitude quake struck Ishikawa Prefecture in the western part of the country, killing more than 50. Read more
Catholic leader in Morocco: It may take years to rebuild after earthquake
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which hit near the historic city of Marrakesh Friday night, has killed more than 2,900 people as... Read more
Pope Francis urges faithful to ‘be close to the people of Morocco’ in wake of earthquake
The country was hit by a 6.8-magnitude quake overnight on Friday, with the death toll rapidly climbing to upward of... Read more
Major earthquake in Morocco kills more than 1,000
Pope Francis offered the country his “prayerful communion in the face of this natural disaster.” Read more
Thomas Aquinas College reports minimal damage amid tropical storm, earthquake
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in California as the first such storm to hit the state in 84 years. Read more
Church tower collapses following earthquakes in southern Peru
A tower at a church in southern Peru has collapsed due to a series of earthquakes there in recent days. Read more
How the Salesians are helping youth in Syria, a country in its 12th year of civil war
March 15 marked the 12th year of civil war in Syria, where bombs, poverty, and earthquakes have destroyed the country. Read more
Archbishop asks for prayers following new 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Antoine Chahda, the Syrian Catholic archbishop of Aleppo, Syria, asked for prayers after a new 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook Turkey and... Read more
Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout
A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by the result... Read more
Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
Boxes of thermal shirts took sail from the port of Naples, Italy, destined for Turkey, on the morning of Feb.... 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
Statue of Mary untouched in earthquake that demolished cathedral in Turkey
The image of Our Lady was unharmed in the quake that brought down Annunciation Cathedral in the city of Alexandretta... Read more
Catholic aid agencies respond after devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria
According to the latest available estimates as of midday Tuesday, the 7.8-magnitude quake has left at least 6,200 people dead... Read more
Bishop asks Catholics to fast and pray after earthquake strikes Croatia
A bishop asked Catholics to fast and pray for two days Wednesday after an earthquake struck Croatia. Read more
Pope prays for victims of devastating Papua New Guinea earthquake
Pope Francis is praying for all those affected by a major earthquake in Papua New Guinea this week, offering his... Read more
