Articles on this issue "earthquake"
At the end of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis appealed to the faithful present to pray for those affected by the recent earthquake that struck Iran and Pakistan. A 7.8 magnitude …
read moreAt the end of today’s general audience, Pope Francis made an appeal for those affected by strong earthquake that struck southern Iran yesterday. The Holy Father called on the faithful to pray …
read morePope Benedict XVI called for prayers and assured his solidarity with the victims of several natural disasters in Asia during his weekly Angelus in Castelgandolfo. “My thoughts go in this …
read moreThe earthquake and resulting tsunami that killed some 14,000 last March in Japan has caused another tsumani, this time of solidarity and outreach, says the president of the Pontifical Council …
read moreA Canadian missionary priest was counted among the 1,800 casualties of Friday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan. Father Andre Lachapelle of the Quebec Foreign Mission …
read moreBishop Marcellino Taiji Tani of Saitama is affirming that life is a gift from God, as his country suffers from the effects of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami. The death count …
read moreOn today's anniversary of the earthquake that destroyed Port-au-Prince and claimed 300,000 lives, Caritas is issuing a call to renew efforts to aid impoverished Haitians. In a joint …
read moreCaritas is mobilizing its staff to bring aid to the two million Chileans affected by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Concepcion on Saturday. The death toll is over 700 people at …
read moreBenedict XVI is affirming the Church's solidarity with earthquake victims, praying that their hope will be strengthened as they face the task of rebuilding. The Pope said this today in an …
read moreSolidarity isn't just for a tragic event, says the secretary of the Italian episcopal conference. Bishop Mariano Crociata, the retired bishop of Noto, said this today in L'Aquila, at the …
read moreBenedict XVI affirmed that he is planning to travel as soon as possible to the Abruzzo area affected by an earthquake Monday. The Pope announced this today during the general audience in St. …
read moreThe cardinal of Hong Kong praised the Chinese government for accepting international aid after May's earthquake, and announced a year-long diocesan fundraising campaign for the victims. "It is …
read moreThe news arriving from China is that the situation is worsening, says Jack de Groot, director of Caritas Australia. A major earthquake, China's deadliest since 1976, with a magnitude of 7.9, …
read morePeru needs hope, as well as moral and physical reconstruction, said Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone upon visiting the nation in the wake of last week's magnitude-8 earthquake. Today the secretary of …
read moreThe prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America will preside over a Mass bringing Romans together to pray for Peru. The Embassy of Peru …
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