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Feds target Catholic Latinos near D.C. church
… have become a regular sight on the streets. Trump announced Aug. 11 that he planned to flood the city with federal agents and National Guard troops in order to crack down on what he …
The church should back climate candidates to fully endorse a culture of life
… of worship to endorse political candidates. Almost 300 people are dead or missing after flash flooding in Texas. More than half the nation has been under heat advisories this summer, which … the poor. The existential threat of climate change, which has killed millions from drought, flooding, famine and disease, is not considered a preeminent issue by the U.S. Catholic Church. … food assistance ; Hundreds of people have died and thousands of acres have been destroyed from flooding and wildfires in the past month alone, due not only to cuts in weather forecasting and …
Lost in translation: Should US-born Pope Leo XIV speak in English more often?
… For Leo, Corcoran said, the widely distributed photograph of him cleaning up after a Peruvian flood when he was a bishop there indicated to the world a church leader who is "the pope in the …
Pope Leo tells 1M young people to find hope, friendship in Christ in uncertain times
… system. Residents are sharing social media posts of outbursts by Romans angered by kids flooding subway platforms and crowding bus stops that have complicated their commutes to work. …
Air-dropping food into Gaza is a ‘smokescreen’ – this is what must be done to prevent mass starvation
… simple ": Israel must fully open the Gaza borders to allow aid and humanitarian personnel to flood in. Israel must also guarantee safe conditions for the dignified distribution of aid that …
What would the good Samaritan do today?
… in the newspaper, on cable news and on social media. Our neighbors are the victims of floods in Texas and New Mexico. They are immigrants being imprisoned and deported . They are …
Brazil's environment minister fights fellow evangelicals on Amazon protection
… in Brazil. Evangelicals, like the rest of the Brazilian population, have also been affected by floods, droughts, landslides, extreme temperatures, etc.," she told RNS. "This is not …
From Boston to Baton Rouge, faithful unite to help Texas flood victims
… out to bring material and spiritual aid to those impacted by the devastating July 4 flash floods in the Texas Hill Country. The deluge has so far killed at least 132 — among them, dozens … and other immediate needs, according to its website. The archdiocese's territory includes the flood-ravaged areas, with Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller making a pastoral visit hours after … said the agency on its donation page. "Our prayers remain for all who are impacted by the flooding. You can join us in supporting our neighbors as they journey through this crisis." On …
In aftermath of deadly Texas floods, local Catholics offer rapid response
… Ten days after the July 4 Texas floods that have killed at least 132 people — with more than 100 still missing, officials say — … for up to 30 days. The church also started a relief center in the immediate aftermath of the flooding at a property adjacent to their school. Truckloads of donated goods — including bottled … has just been amazing." Catholic Charities in the San Antonio Archdiocese has established a Flood Crisis Response web page with resources for those seeking assistance and also includes a …
Chicago Catholics start environmental justice group in response to flooding, pollution
… In Cicero, a working-class neighborhood on Chicago's west side, devastating floods in July 2023 hit an area where residents already deal with environmental issues. Nearly nine inches of dirty water flooded people's homes when heavy rains backed up the area's infrastructure. After that flooding, longtime Cicero residents Delia Barajas and Carmen Jimenez, and Johnny Reyes who lives …
After the flood: Grief, faith and a community holding on in Texas
… that will be fine. But please, do it very low-key," he said. And so just after the deadliest flooding in the region's recent history, the San Antonio Archdiocese quietly gave this grieving … put that together. God does." Two days earlier, García-Siller had rushed to the heart of the flooded region, arriving in Kerr County under steady rain and heading straight to Notre Dame … 96 fatalities, including 36 children. As rescue crews continue searching through debris and flood zones, officials warn that hopes of finding survivors are fading. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott …
Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood's catastrophic death toll rises
… Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children in Kerr … ones, in particular their daughters, who were at the summer camp, in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas in the United States," he said, adding, "We pray for … clasped together. The girls' parents were in a separate cabin and were able to survive the flood, but their grandparents were still missing as of July 7. "Please keep the Harber family in …
In Texas region prone to catastrophic floods, questions grow about lack of warning
… The forecast began to look ominous in the Texas Hill Country on Thursday afternoon. A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service at 1:18 p.m. that predicted up to 7 inches … completely submerged and failing, Fogarty added. At least 68 people were killed by the flooding in Kerr County, local officials said Sunday afternoon. More remained missing, including … flooding before, including the 2015 Wimberley flood that left 13 people dead, as well as major floods in 2007 and 2002. A July 1987 flood of the Guadalupe River devastated Kerrville and other …
Death toll in Texas flash floods nears 70 as sheriff says 11 campers remain missing
… The death toll from flash floods that rampaged through Central Texas rose to at least 67 on Sunday as rescuers maneuvering … faced growing questions about whether enough warnings were issued in area long vulnerable to flooding and whether enough preparations were made. The destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 … before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as flash flood watches remained in effect and more rain fell in central Texas on Sunday. Searchers used …
San Antonio Archdiocese asks for prayers after dozens perish in severe flooding in Texas
… The Archdiocese of San Antonio is calling for prayers for all affected by the historic flooding wreaking havoc in parts of the archdiocese, it said in a July 4 statement. "We pray … who continue to help the numerous victims of this horrific event." Following the catastrophic flooding, at least 20 girls are unaccounted for from Camp Mystic, a Christian, girls-only … can provide to them, which will be limitless." "It is our prayer that those impacted by the floods will find the strength to rebuild. We pledge to be with the people in these challenging …
Senate passes Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'; measure heads to House
… prior to its passage. "The thing that will bankrupt this country more than any other policy is flooding the country with illegal immigration and then giving those migrants generous benefits," …
Cardinal criticizes reliance on coal for electricity in South Africa, calls for switch to renewable energy
… is among the African countries most affected by climate change impacts such as cyclones and flooding alongside Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia. Data from climate modelling studies and …
Kenyan Christians adapt as churches are destroyed by climate-impacted flooding
… and homes but faith sanctuaries, like his Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya. In the flood-prone plains of Budalang'i in western Kenya, dozens of churches — some more than 50 years … Fellowship in Kenya, whose tin-roofed sanctuary collapsed last November after months of flooding. "It takes our memory. It takes our worship. It takes the place we felt closest to God." … floodplain where the lake's waters spill out during seasonal rains. But residents say the floods have become more frequent, intense and destructive. In the past five years, the lake's …
Up to 89% of the world wants more climate action. These Catholics find hope in that.
… vulnerable communities in Timor-Leste." In 2021, Tropical Cyclone Seroja triggered ravaging floods and landslides — the worst flooding in 40 years. At least 45 people died, Barros said. The damage impacted more than 30,000 … availability of safe drinking water is threatened by climate extremes such as droughts and floods , he finds some comfort and direction in the longevity of the community. "Communities can …
New Vatican report calls for global economic reforms
… development crises." For developing countries, when there are "global financing booms, money floods in; in busts, it flows out even more quickly." For developed, wealthy countries, the …