Papal Envoys Visit Quake-Ravaged Gujarat

February 09, 2001 | 54 hits

John Paul II sent two special envoys to express his closeness to the victims of the earthquake that devastated the Indian state of Gujarat. They are the apostolic nuncio in the country, …

Hindu Extremists Ask Boycott of Christian Aid in India

Despite Tragedy, Solidarity Suffers

February 07, 2001 | 57 hits

In the wake of the Jan. 26 earthquake, Vishnu Hindu Parishad, the World Hindu Council, has appealed to the population to boycott aid from Christian organizations. A few days ago, news leaked …

Caritas-India Focuses on Rural Poor of Gujarat

Death Toll Varies Between 60,000 and 100,000

February 06, 2001 | 57 hits

Caritas-India is concentrating its relief efforts in the poor rural regions of the earthquake-devastated state of Gujarat. Ten days after the Jan. 26 disaster, death counts are still not …

Aid Distribution Has Been Fair, Archbishop Says

Denies Reports of Widespread Corruption in Salvador

February 05, 2001 | 43 hits

There has been no widespread corruption in the distribution of aid to victims of the Jan. 13 earthquake in El Salvador, an archbishop says. Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador, …

Salvadoran Drive Under Way to House Quake Victims

$114 Million Sought From Country´s Citizens

February 05, 2001 | 103 hits

The Catholic Church has launched a campaign to collect $114.3 million to construct durable homes for 1.1 million people affected by the Jan. 13 earthquake. Father Jesus Delgado, who celebrated …

Some Hindus Reject Christian Quake Aid

January 30, 2001 | 44 hits

Tension between Hindus and Christians is hindering relief efforts following Indias deadly earthquake, according to a Catholic priest who says he was driven away from a hospital when he arrived …