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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
Knights of Columbus take action to aid Hurricane Harvey victims
Local Knights of Columbus councils have taken action after the passage of Hurricane Harvey, rescuing survivors by boat and providing... Read more
God is present, Cardinal DiNardo tells Hurricane Harvey victims
Amid the immense devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston assured the people... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to victims of Hurricane Harvey
On Thursday, Pope Francis voiced his sympathy to those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey, offering prayers for the... Read more
US bishops to hold special collection for Hurricane Harvey victims
The vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a special nationwide collection in upcoming weeks... Read more
Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires
Sunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer... Read more
Catholic community offers prayer, supplies for London fire victims
The Catholic bishops of Westminster offered their prayers and local parishes opened their doors to offer aid and supplies to... Read more
US bishops welcome Trump administration's reprieve for Haitian migrants
The Trump administration’s decision to allow 50,000 Haitian earthquake victims to remain in the United States prompted gratitude from the... Read more
