Tag: disasters
Statue of Mary untouched in earthquake that demolished cathedral in Turkey
The image of Our Lady was unharmed in the quake that brought down Annunciation Cathedral in the city of Alexandretta
Pope Francis grieves for victims of quakes in Turkey, Syria
The pope entrusted “those who died to the loving mercy of the Almighty” and sent his “heartfelt condolences to those who mourn their loss”
Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria
The confirmed death toll across the two countries has soared above 4,300 after a swarm of strong tremors near the Turkey-Syria border
Death toll from Philippine floods, landslides rises to 51
Instead of celebrating with loved ones, families found themselves cleaning up their dwellings and shops after the floodwaters subsided
Death toll from Philippine floods, landslides climbs to 44
Rescuers were still searching for more than two dozen other people missing after heavy downpours over the Christmas weekend caused flooding
Catholic Church joins efforts to provide relief to flood victims in...
Authorities reported that one person died and three others were missing after being hit by a landslide, taking the death toll to at least 33
A year after typhoon, affected people in central Philippines still need...
Odette destroyed a total of 94,173 houses in the province and left Php1.6 million worth of damage to the agriculture
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, forcing thousands to flee
The burst from the highest mountain on Indonesia's main island prompted authorities to raise the alert status to the highest level
Catholics in Indonesia open emergency response centers to help earthquake victims
The social action arm of the Catholic Church across the country has set up stations in parishes, including kitchens and clinics
Pope Francis prays for Indonesia earthquake victims
An estimated 13,000 people have been displaced by the destruction caused by the temblor as rescue workers continue emergency efforts
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