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… bishops' conference, Pope Francis met with bishops whose dioceses have been hit by devastating floods and landslides. At least 13 people have died and more than 36,000 people were left homeless after intense rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. More than 23,000 people had been … Emilia-Romagna, said that even though the rains have stopped, many towns and homes were still flooded and cut off from help. "Many small towns are closed off because of landslides, and some …

… gather Wednesday afternoon near the Vatican in protest. In the interview they pointed to the floods that have overrun the northern region of Emilia Romagna in Italy, which has already …

… Nearly a year has passed since a rare "hundred year flood" devastated the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky, an area known as "the mountains" … our commitment to continue to work with our eastern Kentucky families affected by the historic floods of 2022," Van Cleef said. As anyone who lives in the diocese — and is familiar with the … new home construction, however, is a daunting task. "As we move forward from last year's flooding, one of our biggest challenges remains a lack of investment, because the kind of houses …

… As the death toll from flooding and landslides in Congo surpassed 400, Catholic bishops in the country expressed their … to pray for those who have lost their lives. I call for help for the many affected by the floods," Archbishop Tapa told OSV News in a telephone interview. "Many people have lost their … He said humanitarian agencies were facing difficulties reaching the affected people, since the floods had turned roads into impassable currents. "We call on the international community and …

… erosion and causing them to shrink. In addition, rising sea levels have caused an increase in flooding that has threatened the core food source of our nation — agriculture, creating a … we collectively act on it. In Genesis 7:17-24, Noah and his ark are lost at sea in the Great Flood.  It was a flood that brought waters so mightily high they covered the mountains — all the …

… landfills or burned, causing environmental and health problems as well as increased risks of flooding in urban areas when you have climate events like the cyclones which have become more … to manage waste properly, it blocks drainage in urban areas and riverways, which causes flooding. Research work and data collection from landfills, rivers and other ecosystems in Uganda … displaced internally or those affected by climate-change-induced disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts. Instead, they repurpose secondhand clothing that is already available in the …

… When Brent Jaimes had to evacuate as water flooded into his St. Louis area home in July of 2022, his walker sank inches into the ground with …

… the level of destruction to communities and ecosystems from stronger storms, more frequent flooding and wildfires, and longer droughts and heatwaves. Meanwhile, fossil fuel companies and …

… and at the North and South poles will disappear. Coastal areas and their cities will be flooded, causing huge population displacements and millions of climate refugees. Rivers fed by glaciers will dry up, weather patterns will alternate between droughts and floods and agricultural production will be disrupted, causing food shortages and famines. Seas …

… Like the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus, Thomas’ entire way of grasping reality is flooded with insight that can only lead to worship. The Thomas story is an invitation to us to …

… has led to more frequent and intense heat waves and droughts, more frequent and destructive flooding, and higher intensity storms. As many as 3.6 billion people live in areas highly … humanity and the planet, witnessing the impacts of climate change, such as the devastating flooding that submerged one-third of Bangladesh last summer, makes it unavoidable. In the letter …

… in the days of Noah,' when the people, intent on business as usual, did not notice that the flood was coming. We need open eyes and attentive hearts to catch the signs of the times and look …

… of Cyclone Freddy that hit the southeastern African country March 12. The storm system caused flooding and mudslides that have resulted in the deaths of at least 476 people as of March 19, … (DODMA). Over 490,000 people have been displaced and are sheltering in over 500 sites across flood-affected areas of Malawi, as communities begin to reckon with the damage wrought by the … than 2,300 cases have been reported in Mozambique in the past week alone, the agency said. The floods have swept away toilets and rendered thousands without access to safe drinking water, …

… codes also have an impact in the United States on whether a home survives a hurricane, a flood or a forest fire. But developers want to build as cheaply as possible to make greater …

The embattled Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany became the latest diocese in New York to seek bankruptcy protection Wednesday as it faces hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse. Bishop Edward Scharfenberger announced the Chapter 11 filing after months of negotiations between the New York diocese and lawyers representing plaintiffs over a potential settlement. The Albany Diocese, like others in…

… climate change and environmental justice. "Because of climate change, countries are being flooded and people can't live there anymore. … Where's the pollution worse? In the poor …

… and wildfires that have struck the Pacific Northwest in recent years, along with hurricanes, floods and droughts around the globe. With a majority of people aware of the calamitous threats … English Channel to Europe; and families attempting to cross the Mexico-U.S. border to flee "floods, hurricanes and lawlessness." "My neighbors are from other tribes," he said. "Jesus wants …

… "despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions." Extreme weather like drought and flooding has become common in the region. According to the United Nations, Africa has contributed …

… the liturgy and other prayerful activities. The Ash Wednesday statement recalled a 2004 flash flood that claimed hundreds of lives in Quezon, among them a priest who risked and lost his own … all we could at that time," she told EarthBeat. Inlayo shared verses she wrote after the 2004 flood that left Infanta in ruins: There are dreams that will never be Having been swept by the flood Swallowed by the sea. There are clipped wings that will never fly for as long as the dark …

… We are incorporated into the risen body of Christ, becoming his presence in the world. We are flooded with light and wisdom by the Holy Spirit.  We are now the family of God, and when …