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What evangelicals say they want from a second Trump term
… locker rooms and which pronouns students use. Since Trump was elected, transgender youth have flooded crisis hotlines, according to The Associated Press . "We want policies that prevent …
Reeling from climate disasters, African nations await loss and damage fund
… 21.8 million residents. The longest tropical cyclone on record, Freddy caused mudslides and floods that tore through towns and villages. The cyclone resulted in more than 1,000 fatalities …
Forgive nations' debts in Jubilee Year, Pope Francis urges COP29 climate summit
… change. Given the rising frequency of extreme weather events — such as hurricanes, storms, floods and fires — loss and damage financing has become essential, he said. "Finance is crucial …
After hurricanes comes the hard part for displaced Floridians
… their lives after a busy storm season. With so many families lacking either home, renters or flood insurance, the slow business of finding temporary housing or rebuilding what was damaged … when Hurricane Helene came." The family had to then be evacuated from there after suffering flooding from Helene — a cycle that was repeated weeks later during Hurricane Milton, after which … River north of Tampa. The so-called Mobile Response Center has served survivors of hurricanes, floods and COVID-19, and can provide bottled water, hygiene products, diapers, cleaning supplies, …
Fans flood @Pontifex account after it inadvertently cites New Orleans Saints amid dreadful season
The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but at least they can count on continued prayers from Pope Francis. The pope – or at least someone in the Vatican communications office – has been inadvertently rooting for the Saints since Nov. 1 – All Saints Day – even as the team lost yet another game and fired their coach. Thanks to an automatic function on X,…
Thousands of volunteers arrive to help with cleaning, other tasks after tragic flood in Spain
… dramatic," he said, adding that "the main task right now is cleaning up the mud left by the flood." "The priority of some parish Caritas (branches) is locating people who were in a … to their needs," the archbishop said. A crowd of enraged survivors hurled clots of mud left by flooding at the Spanish royal couple Nov. 3 during their first visit to the center of the … conditions, so the consequences are going to be dramatic." His parish church was completely flooded inside with 50 feet of water Oct. 28 and 29, leaving the premises of the church and the …
Pope, king, bishops decry 'devastation,' send condolences after dozens die in Spain's floods
… and politicians decried the devastation and loss of life in southeast Spain amid horrendous floods that left thousands of people homeless and city streets unrecognizable. In an Oct. 31 … at least 155 people died, and many more went missing amid torrential rains that caused massive flooding. Valencia, the worst-struck region, saw its heaviest rainfall in 28 years and observers are already calling it the flood of the century in Spain. The flooding turned roads into rivers of floating cars and cut off …
Catholic dioceses, organizations bankroll state anti-abortion initiatives
… at least $60.7 million, swamping the $9 million raised by anti-abortion groups — both sides flooding the airwaves with ads. The majority of the money pouring in on the abortion-rights side …
Amid torrential rain, flooding in southeastern Spain, archbishop urges parish support, prayer
… people are feared dead, and many more went missing amid torrential rains that caused massive flooding in southeastern Spain. The flooding turned roads into rivers of floating cars and cut off highways and access points, with … was rising to 3 meters," he said. The archbishop wrote that the hope is that a catastrophic flood "will pass as soon as possible and that the residents of the most affected areas can return …
The climate stakes of the Harris-Trump election
… way to counter Trump's denials of climate change. Traditional homeowner policies don't include flood insurance, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency runs a flood insurance program that serves 5 million homeowners in the U.S., mostly along the East … cheaper to live in risky areas — but it would leave homeowners without financial support after floods, all but ensuring only the rich could rebuild. --Jake Bittle, staff writer focusing on …
As climate intensifies weather disasters, Catholic Charities deploys for recovery
… office potentially experiencing the effects of the disaster, such as power outages and flooding, the national office monitors local media reports for immediate information to determine … "Sometimes their roofs are ripped off. Trees have fallen on their homes. Their houses have flooded," the longtime disaster response coordinator said. "But yet they find the fortitude …
As seas rise, farmers in Bangladesh are growing crops on the water
… crops is gaining popularity in Bangladesh's southern coastal districts, a response to flooding and sea rise worsened by climate change in this low-lying country. Situated on the Bay of Bengal and within the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin, Bangladesh is prone to flooding and experiences an intense annual monsoon season. Such storms are becoming more extreme … 2050, the report found, as well as pose devastating consequences for vital food crops. While flooding has already forced displacement of people in some cases, it also has made floating …
Reading the book of nature in a time of climate crisis
… which we might add other climate disasters around the globe, from wildfires and heat waves to flooding and droughts. If creation can be read like a book to learn more about God and God's will …
Climate change puts peace, justice in peril, UN chief tells Franciscan college
… Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), the high-end target under the Paris Agreement. "Today, floods and droughts are fueling instability, driving conflict and forcing people from their …
Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund
… island next to Sarasota, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and powerful storm surges. Milton flooded neighborhoods, destroyed homes and ripped the roof off Tropicana Field, home stadium for … to more than 60 disasters every year, ranging from hurricanes and tornadoes to fires and floods. …
These Catholic-led groups are supporting Kamala Harris in the 2024 election
… told NCR. "Our only purpose is to give people permission to be Catholics for Harris and to flood people into the campaign." Hale said Catholics for Harris has "no organizational structure" …
Amid Helene's destruction, heartache, survivors need prayer, support and love, says Tennessee bishop
… Emergency Management Agency has confirmed nearly a dozen deaths from the East Tennessee flooding, with more people reported missing. The agency is continuing to receive calls about … disaster relief and who also are ministering to family members of loved ones who died in the floods as well as flood survivors. When Beckman arrived at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Erwin, one of the …
Charlotte bishop surveys Helene relief efforts in North Carolina
… cutting and clearing trees for each other," she said. "Even though we've had this terrible flood, it's been good to see the local community coming together." Before leaving Hendersonville, …
Helene's impact across broad swath of US South leaves resources stretched thin
… along the Florida Panhandle Sept 26, 2024. The 500-mile-wide storm then carried catastrophic flooding and destruction through Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. … areas," he said. "In Florida, the story is that St. Petersburg is dealing with some tremendous flooding and into those northern counties around Tampa." Routsis-Arroyo said he also met with … distribution there. The Catholic Charities offices of the Diocese of Venice likewise reported flooding and hurricane recovery needs in parts of its diocese, according to Routsis-Arroyo. He …
Majority of US youth report eco-anxiety, Sacred Heart University survey finds
… survey was released as Hurricane Helene battered Southern states with torrential storms and flooding and following a summer that witnessed more dangerous heat waves and wildfires . In … fuel conditions for wildfires, and heat oceans and air that then stoke stronger storms and flooding. Other studies have found that climate impacts can affect mental health in a variety of …