Tag: humanitarian crisis
Pope Francis urges ‘fraternal gaze’ for refugees
“We are all required to welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate those who knock on our doors,” said Pope Francis
UN humanitarian chief steps down amid global crises
“I leave this job with a sense of work unfulfilled because the world is a worse place now than when I joined up in 2021"
Pope Francis urges ceasefire and dialogue in Middle East
Pope Francis described the situation in Gaza as a humanitarian catastrophe and called for all parties to pursue negotiation determinedly
Gaza parish priest appeals for creation of humanitarian corridors for civilians
The priest expressed hopes that his recorded message would reach the Israeli authorities and other governments in the region
Not enough body bags in Gaza, says UNRWA
Aid groups in Gaza are sounding the alarm that an Israeli ground offensive could precipitate a worsening humanitarian crisis
Around 100,000 people evacuated due to floods in Pakistan
The Punjab disaster management agency has warned that forecasted monsoon rains could exacerbate the flooding in the coming days.
Humanitarian groups say storm aid still not reaching parts of Myanmar’s...
Many are still living under tarps more than 2 weeks after Cyclone Mocha destroyed homes.
China earthquake death toll rises to 82
The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck southwest China rose to 82
Misery and disease conquer Afghanistan a year into Taliban rule
The Taliban's takeover pushed the country -- home to 38 million people -- over the precipice
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo urges faithful to find hope amidst conflict, global...
“Hope in times of crisis … can be found in small acts of conversation and communication," said the cardinal
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