Reacting to “heartbreaking scenes” of death and destruction in Turkey and Syria, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ international policy committee urged U.S. Catholics and all people of goodwill to pray for the victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the two countries Feb. 6 and to give generously to those in need.
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Pope Francis has encouraged people to take part in the campaign to bring people together to combat poverty, restore dignity to the marginalized and protect the environment.
Consequences of the coronavirus pandemic go beyond health care and ultimately threaten the livelihood of already vulnerable populations said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.
From St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Pope Francis is expected to officially launch the “Share the Journey” global campaign Sept. 27 to support those who have fled their homes seeking a safe life for their families.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, president of Caritas Internationalis, stated the global crisis of refugees is “a complex problem” to a group of more than 100 Caritas Lebanon staff and volunteers as he shared some of his Caritas experiences and listen as they shared concerns.
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The pope’s message was part of a “Peace Is Possible” campaign for Syria launched July 5 by Caritas Internationalis.
