The tragedy occurred in Seoul Oct. 29, when around 100,000 people — mostly in their teens and 20s, wearing Halloween costumes — poured into its narrow, winding streets for partying.
South Korean church leaders want inquiry after stampede, offer prayers
Service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral remembers victims of war in Ukraine
Many of the faithful gathered to pray for their family members and friends in their homeland and for the very future of the country, which was invaded by Russian forces Feb. 24.
Philippine typhoon death toll passes 370; agencies respond in isolated areas
Hundreds of people were injured and more than 400,000 people were displaced by the intense storm, which made landfall several times Dec. 16-17.
Guaras truly lived ‘bond of love’ that is family life, says Florida pastor
Family killed in the collapse of the condo building in Florida are remembered by their pastor and parish community.
Death toll in Bahamas likely higher than reported, local resident says
The Bahamanian government’s estimated death toll from Hurricane Dorian is likely to rise if and when members of the Haitian immigrant community are accounted for and when search and rescue operations begin in earnest, said an attorney in the Bahamas.