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Documentary highlights life of religious sister who died in Ecuador earthquake
A new documentary film entitled “All or Nothing” tells the story of Sister Clare Crockett, a religious sister who died... Read more
Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake on Iran-Iraq border
After an earthquake along the Iraq-Iran border left some 340 people dead and another 4,000 injured, Pope Francis voiced his... Read more
World Youth Day cross, Marian icon console Mexican earthquake victims
A team of pilgrims representing World Youth Day 2019 offered a message of hope and consolation to Mexicans impacted by... 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
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
Church collapses in Mexico quake during baptism, killing several
On Sept. 19, a family in Puebla, Mexico was attending the baptism of their daughter when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook... Read more
Mexican bishops join in prayer, grief after second deadly earthquake
Following Mexico’s second major earthquake in two weeks, bishops in the country called for prayers and solidarity, asking Our Lady... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Mexico during this ‘moment of sorrow’
On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after they suffered a devastating earthquake Sept. 19,... 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
Pope Francis donates 50,000 euros to Greek island struck by earthquake
Pope Francis has donated 50 thousand euros to the island of Lesbos, Greece, which is recovering from a June earthquake. Read more
Pope hears testimonies of earthquake children, asks them to trust in Jesus
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with 400 children from towns hit by earthquakes in central Italy, telling them that during... Read more
Even in tragedy, God’s love remains, Pope tells earthquake victims
Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people from earthquake-damaged communities to continue the process of rebuilding with courage and strength, never losing... Read more
Ecuadorians struck by earthquake plead: 'Don't forget us'
Almost one year has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Ecuador on April 16, 2016: more than 660 died and... Read more
Echoes of St. Benedict as Norcia monks rebuild after earthquake
As Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy rebuild their monastery from the rubble caused by devastating earthquakes last year, they do... Read more
Vatican 'goes shopping' in Italy earthquake zones to help local economy
In a bid to help local economies in the zones ravaged by several major earthquakes in 2016 recover, the Vatican... Read more
Pope leads 'Hail Mary' for those affected by latest disasters in Italy
After his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis prayed for those who have lost family and friends after the latest set... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies from earthquake zones in Italy
On Saturday, Pope Francis baptized 13 babies from areas where devastating earthquakes struck Italy last year. 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
Basilica of St. Benedict destroyed in earthquake
A large earthquake struck the central Italian town of Norcia this morning, leveling the Basilica of St. Benedict and several... Read more
Pope prays for central Italy after second major earthquake
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more
