Articles on this issue "floods"

Francis Praying for Flood Victims in His Homeland

Rain Storm Causes Flash Floods; More Than 50 Dead

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Pope Francis is praying for victims of a natural disaster that hit his homeland, as a rain storm Tuesday night caused flash floods in Buenos Aires and La Plata, causing more than 50 deaths. …

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Pope Offers Prayers to Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia

Death Toll Rises in Philippines, China and Iran Amidst Catastrophes

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Pope 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 …

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Bolivia: Pope's Donation Put to Work

President Morales Declares National Disaster

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lt;/A>).- Caritas workers in Trinidad are putting a donation from Benedict XVI to good use, offering emergency aid for flood victims in the west-central South American country. Bolivia and …

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Pontiff Sends Money to Bolivia

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Through the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, Benedict XVI showed his solidarity with flood-drenched Bolivia, giving some $50,000 to the relief effort. The Pontifical Council Cor Unum is the agency …

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Church Helps Victims of Mexico Flooding

Thousands Still Await Evacuation

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The Church in Mexico and the Caritas aid organization are aiding thousands of families who lost everything in the flooding that devastated the southern state of Tabasco. Flooding left 800,000 …

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Caritas Seconds Pope's Call for Flood Relief

Southeast Asia Still Pelted by Heavy Rains

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Caritas Internationalis is echoing Benedict XVI's call to help the populations of Southeast Asia where this year's monsoon season has already claimed well over 2,000 lives. "More than half of …

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