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Catholics call survival 'miraculous' after tornado hits church
On Saturday night, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist church in Emory, Texas received the horrifying news that a tornado... Read more
Peru's March for Life transforms into aid for flood victims
The March for Life in Lima, Peru on Saturday was transformed into a Solidarity March, with volunteers gathering several tons... Read more
'It's a miracle': Woman survives devastating mudslide in Peru
Evangelina Chamorro was swept away for over a third of a mile by an avalanche of mud on the coast... Read more
Catholic groups step up after tornadoes strike New Orleans area
It’s a scene all too unfortunately familiar for many in the city of New Orleans - that of devastation in... Read more
Devastating wildfires in Chile prompt message from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a letter to Chile voicing his nearness to everyone suffering from the devastating effects of more than... Read more
We need hope – not 'optimism,' Pope Francis tells quake victims
During an audience with people from the areas devastated by earthquakes in Central Italy, Pope Francis emphasized the need to... Read more
This lone Jesus statue survived the Tennessee wildfires
As devastating wildfires continue to burn in East Tennessee, a startling discovery was made. Read more
Firefighters sent by Pope rescue 3-old-boy after earthquake
A group of Holy See firefighters sent by Pope Francis to an earthquake-devastated town in Italy rescued a three-year-old boy... Read more
Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico
After Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and... Read more
One month after West Virginia floods, road to recovery is uphill
It’s been over a month since West Virginia was pounded by torrential rains that resulted in one of the worst... Read more
Prayers, rubber boots needed in wake of deadly West Virginia floods
Heavy storms dumped more than nine inches of rain in much of West Virginia last week, with the resulting floods... Read more
This statue of Mary was untouched by the devastating Ecuador earthquake
Everything collapsed around it, but the glass case with the statue of our Lady of Light remained intact after the... Read more
God captured my heart – the story of a nun killed in Ecuador's quake
Sister Clare Crockett, an Irish religious sister, was among those who died in the massive Ecuador earthquake on Saturday. Her... Read more
Pope Francis grieves over victims of Taiwan earthquake
Pope Francis sent his condolences to those affected by a deadly earthquake which struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan... Read more
Even Hurricane Katrina couldn't keep this nun out of New Orleans
For Sister Greta Jupiter, SSF, it was an odd sensation driving through New Orleans East in the months after Hurricane... Read more
A drastic threat looms for an already ravaged Nepal – the rain season
With 3-4 months of heavy rain at their doorstep, Nepal citizens who have been without shelter for nearly a month... Read more
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
