Pope Francis was “deeply saddened” to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Taiwan, and he expressed his closeness to and solidarity with all those affected.
Pope prays for all those affected by deadly quake in Taiwan
Catholic aid groups network to serve needs of Turkey, Syria quake survivors
Through a network of Syria-based Catholic churches, CNEWA is now feeding and sheltering about 4,600 people in four areas of the country that had suffered the most damage.
Bishop Neary asks for special collection for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
In a letter dated Feb. 23, Bishop Patrick Neary asked parishes to take up a special collection for earthquake relief on the weekend of Feb. 25-26 or the weekend of March 4-5.
Without forgiveness, humility, pope says, then injustice, wars will rage
Pope Francis opened the basilica’s holy door as part of the annual penitential rite and was the first pope to do so since 1294. He also prayed before the relics of St. Celestine, whose tomb lies inside the basilica.
Photos of the Week: Aug. 1, 2022
In the spotlight: Papal trip to Canada, Kentucky floods, Philippines earthquake
Philippine diocese appeals for aid after magnitude 7 quake
The Archdiocese of Tuguegarao in northeastern Luzon has appealed for aid following the July 27 earthquake that killed at least four and injured dozens.
Photos of the Week: July 4, 2022
In the spotlight: Pallium blessing, Congolese community Mass, Afghan earthquake
Photos of the Week: June 27, 2022
In the spotlight: Roe v. Wade decision, World Meeting of Families, restoring earthquake-damaged artwork