Following the Feb. 6 earthquake that left more than 40,000 dead and thousands more injured or homeless, humanitarian needs in Turkey and Syria are desperate, especially in Syria that has suffered a bloody civil war for almost 12 years.
Catholic charities sending millions in aid to an ailing Syria and Turkey after deadly earthquake
Kentucky churches, communities work together to meet flood victims’ needs
The rains began late July 27 and went into the next day, causing massive flooding that destroyed hundreds of homes and wiped out entire communities, according to news reports.
In Puerto Rico, much work to do and much suffering remains, says cardinal
The pope had sent the Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich to the hurricane-battered island to make a visit before Christmas to express his deep concern for the people and reach out in solidarity on his behalf to those who are suffering.
A week after being hit by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico begs for help
More than a week after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, much of the island remained without communication and in desperate need of humanitarian aid.