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As Nigerians vote for new president, Catholics hope for end to violence against Christians
… is multifaceted. Poverty and poor economic performance, as well as natural disasters such as flooding, have been key crisis points for Nigerians in the past few years, drawing Catholic …
Let's make the Beatitudes our guide for Lent
… Invite God to share the flood of feelings and insights your fasting will surely bring about. Notice the difference …
'An edifice of lies': How climate denial and religion kickstarted Alberta's oilsands
… three degrees Celsius as carbon dioxide became more concentrated in the atmosphere, leading to floods and droughts, and jeopardizing agriculture. "Man has a time window of five to 10 years …
The attacks on Tyre Nichols and Paul Pelosi show the horror of true evil
… moral responsibility that we ameliorate the immediacy of the evil. We see people dying from floods, and we know that the extreme weather is linked to climate change, but the many steps …
Displaced persons meeting pope underscore South Sudan's overlapping crises
… is an "overlap of crises," she said. South Sudan is experiencing its fourth year of historic flooding, which has only deepened tensions between ethnic groups. "South Sudan has always seen flooding, but the seasonal flooding is not disappearing, causing people to move into regions traditionally populated by …
At Netflix, a new leading lady takes center stage
… I don't want to discourage the creation of complicated female characters. But the line between flooding streaming platforms with antiheroes versus nuanced characters is an important one. …
Catholics cannot be 'innocent bystanders' to racism, social ministry gathering told
… resolved. In August 2022, a major water treatment plant in Jackson, Mississippi, failed due to flooding of a nearby river but the plant was years overdue for major repairs. As a result, …
Catholic organization helps Mozambique prepare for and adapt to climate impacts
… the country's climate emergency preparedness. Now, a multilayered strategy including flood-resilient homes, community-based information dissemination and upgraded electricity … African countries most affected by climate change. Its northern region suffers cyclones and flooding while the central and southern regions struggle with droughts and lengthier dry spells. … electricity transmission lines also shifted to areas where they will likely not be affected by floods. "We have just completed repairs and upgrading of that hydropower station, improving its …
Catholics prioritize climate work amid Nigerian elections, but campaigners say it's off the agenda
… Hard hit by flooding and in the limelight for environmental pollution from its large oil industry, there is … 6th least-ready country in the world" in terms of adaptation to climate change. The Nigerian floods have been devastating, killing more than 600 people and displacing over 1 million others. … have been mentioning climate change and environment issues incidentally owing to the recent flooding, campaigners said this is not enough because the candidates are not clearly articulating …
Catholic agencies in California organize outreach, relief for storm victims amid historic rainfall
… a series of atmospheric rivers have brought record-setting rainfall to the state, leading to flooding, mudslides and evacuations. Nineteen people have died, while a 5-year-old boy remained missing after being swept away in a flash flood earlier in the week. One state official estimated the storms could cause more than $1 … California Catholic Conference offered prayers for "those who have lost their lives, those in flooded areas or who are at risk of flooding, for those who continue to be without power, and for …
New baptism to new life
… void and formed in the image the Creator. The sign of the dove that signaled the end of the flood and the beginning of creation again is another way of describing Jesus' baptism. Jesus …
South Dakota is among states 'badly hit' by 'once-in-a-generation' storm
… pipes at the school ruptured due to the extreme cold, with "thousands of gallons of water" flooding the basement, where classrooms and assembly areas were located. St. Joseph's board …
Love comes first, pope says in letter on teaching of St. Francis de Sales
… a region on the border of France and Switzerland. "He encountered something unexpected: a flood 'of saints, true saints, in great numbers and in all places,'" as St. Francis described …
'Ukraine Crucifixion': At Christmas, war-torn Ukraine confident in its resurrection
… While Russia has targeted critical Ukrainian infrastructure in recent months, in an effort to flood Poland and the rest of Europe and overwhelm the continent with even more refugees in hopes …
Documentary's personal stories highlight urgent message of Laudato Si'
… people will play a critical role in preserving the world's biodiversity. The Kedarnath Floods informed 15-year-old Pandey's activism at a tender age. Striking the North Indian state of … about the tragic fate of a friend who didn't survive in a flimsy boat while trying to escape flooding at home. Emboldened by the news of the tragedy, Kandé tells his new companions in …
Editorial: Justice Samuel Alito is NCR's 2022 Newsmaker of the Year
… County v. Holder case, which gutted portions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and led to a flood of voter suppression schemes in its wake. In his dissent in the 2015 case Obergefell v. …
Leonard Leo has reshaped the Supreme Court. Is he reshaping Catholic University too?
… The confluence of Leo's fundraising and his key position on the board, along with the flood of Koch money at the university in recent years, has raised concerns among some current and …
In Advent, we hope and wait. Climate change doesn't lend itself to either.
… the fact that coral reefs are dying. Few knew that Pakistan experienced the most devastating flood in its history. Few cared about those starving in Africa because of drought. Some were …
Grounded in the Word
… “The rain fell, the floods came, the winds blew and buffeted the house” (Matt 7:24). Is 26:1-6 ; Matt 7:21, 24-27 …
Nigerian Catholic community mobilizes to help with victims of flooding
… Emeka Okoye, a 54-year-old farmer, and his family got trapped when a heavy flood bubbled into their apartment in southeastern Nigeria. He quickly moved his family from the … swept away by the gushing flood, while others were damaged," Okoye said of the early October flooding. Emeka also lost his farmland — his yams, cassava and potatoes. "I expected a bumper … Early this year, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency warned of the impending devastating floods and, in September, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency informed Nigerians that the …