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Boxing champion dedicates victory to Filipino typhoon victims
Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao dedicated his Nov. 24 win to all the victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan, offering... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
Catholics pray, send aid in Typhoon Haiyan's wake
The Salesian religious order is responding to Typhoon Haiyan as Catholics around the world voice their prayers and support for... Read more
Bishops asked to hold collection for Typhoon Haiyan relief
U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more
Caritas aid agency provides relief to typhoon-wrecked Philippines
In the devastating wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Caritas, a relief agency of the Church, has rushed to... Read more
Pope expresses solidarity with victims of Philippines typhoon
Pope Francis sent a message of prayer and encouragement to those who were affected by the huge storm that swept... Read more
Faithful pray in Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan strikes
As Typhoon Haiyan – one of the strongest storms in history – hit the islands of the Philippines today, the... Read more
Parish in Queens celebrates healing after Hurricane Sandy
A parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn marked the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy with a Mass said in thanksgiving... Read more
Thai Catholic charity offers aid as flooding affect millions
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Flood teaches stranded kids lessons in faith
Two buses driving up to St. Vincent de Paul School in Denver late Friday, Sept. 13 were cheered by weary... Read more
Catholic Charities prepares aid for Colo. flood victims
Catholic relief agencies in Colorado are assembling to provide long-term assistance for victims of the massive floods that have struck... Read more
Denver archbishop offers prayers, support to flood victims
As deadly flash flooding devastates the Colorado Front Range, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has asked for prayers for... Read more
New Philippines campaign seeks to help typhoon victims
The Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines have organized a campaign to assist the nearly one million people in Manila and... Read more
Relief efforts underway as flooding wreaks havoc in Philippines
A combination of seasonal monsoon rains and a tropical storm off the coast of the Philippines has caused massive damage... Read more
Indian bishops pray for victims of devastating flood
The Catholic Bishops Conference of India issued a June 21 statement voicing deep “solidarity” and “concern” for victims of severe... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Pope makes fourth appeal for Oklahoma tornado victims
As he hosted his weekly Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis made his fourth appeal for prayer for... Read more
Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more
Pope praying for children, others struck by Oklahoma tornado
Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people... Read more
Six months later, Sandy victims plod through recovery
Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and hit the northeastern U.S., coastal community members continue to struggle through... Read more
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