The Vatican’s Dicastery for Integral Human Development said in a communique released Aug. 24 that the pope had decided to send “an initial contribution” of $235,000 (200,000 euros) to assist the earthquake victims in Haiti.
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U.S. missionary nuns fly home after quake to organize shipment to Haiti
The Felician Sisters of New Jersey, who have a community in Jacmel, are organizing further relief shipments to the Les Cayes region.
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Haitian Americans eager to evaluate, assist earthquake-rattled island
Long Island’s Haitian American community is concerned about friends and relatives affected by the recent earthquake, and people want to help.