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Amid continued Midwest flooding, Catholic groups step up to help
As devastating flood waters continue to rise in parts of the Midwest, Catholics are working to raise funds for both... Read more
Five years after Typhoon Haiyan, Filipinos continue to rebuild
On average, the Philippines is hit by 8-9 tropical typhoons per year. These storms can cause significant damage - but... Read more
Catholic groups aid Philippines in wake of Typhoon Mangkut
Following a powerful typhoon that struck several Northern provinces in the Philippines late last week, Catholic relief groups are working... Read more
Catholic school student raises $1 million for Australia's drought affected farmers
With severe drought conditions continuing to affect farmers in Australia, a fourth grader at a Catholic school has raised more... Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Flood victims can find support in Catholic Church
Catholic parishes and assistance centers are ready to help victims of storms and major floods in the Manila area, said... Read more
Catholic churches offer relief after Guatemala's deadly volcano eruption
Three Catholic churches in Guatemala have opened their doors to shelter victims of Sunday’s sudden volcano eruption that devastated villages... Read more
As Hawaii volcano rumbles, Catholic agencies help those in need
With ongoing volcanic activity continuing to threaten the area surrounding Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, local Catholics are offering a helping hand... 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
Knights of Columbus donate $1.4 million for post-hurricane rebuilding
As Texas and Florida continue to rebuild from a devastating hurricane season, the Knights of Columbus are offering $1.4 million... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Find God's voice in the flames
While fires in southern California continue to threaten thousands of homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles reflected that God... Read more
With prayer and aid, Catholics rally around California wildfire victims
The massive wildfires of California have drawn calls for prayer and assistance from the U.S. bishops, as Catholic Charities affiliates... Read more
Devastating cyclone kills 32 Catholic fishermen off India's coast
At least 32 Catholic fishermen were killed when a tropical cyclone hit the southern coast of India over the weekend. Read more
California wildfire forces evacuation at Thomas Aquinas College
The fast-spreading flames of a California wildfire reached the borders of the campus of Thomas Aquinas College early this week,... Read more
How Christians are continuing to help hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico
Seven weeks after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, the majority of the island is still without power, and many... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayer for victims of California wildfires
With more than 20 deaths caused by the various wildfires devouring swaths of California, Pope Francis on Friday sent a... Read more
Religious leaders are fed up with discrimination against churches in disaster aid
Federal disaster relief policy denies repair and reconstruction assistance to houses of worship – and that needs to change, the... Read more
Puerto Rican bishops offer message of hope after hurricanes
The Puerto Rican bishops’ conference issued a message of hope to Puerto Ricans after Hurricanes Irma and Maria destroyed much... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese offers free medical care for earthquake victims
In the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake, the Archdiocese of Mexico City has announced that anyone needing medical care... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico earthquake
Following Mass during his five-day trip to Colombia, Pope Francis on Friday offered prayers for those affected by a major... Read more
Catholics pray, prepare as Hurricane Irma looms
As Hurricane Irma moves through the Atlantic – one of the strongest storms ever recorded in that ocean – Catholic... Read more
