Tag: Earthquake
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
Powerful quake hits off Indonesia, rattles islands
The epicenter of the quake was 427 kilometers south of the Indonesian island of Ambon at a depth of 95 kilometers
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
Indonesia quake toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors
The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday
Shallow quake kills 162, injures hundreds on Indonesia’s Java island
Officials said more than 2,000 houses were damaged and said more than 13,000 people were taken to evacuation centers
Churches damaged by quake in northern Philippines; residents afraid to return...
“Our prayers are with the people of the northern Philippines who suffered the brunt of the earthquake,” said Bishop Bagaforo
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
Photos of collapsed ceilings in some of the hospital rooms were posted on the local fire service's official Facebook page
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