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Vinnies joins Pope in praying for Nepal victims
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has joined Pope Leo XIV in praying for and expressing deep sorrow for the loss of lives and terrible destruction caused by flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet.
Pope prays for dead and missing in Nepal
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sadness following the glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border, which caused a deadly wave of floods and mudslides that killed at least 389 people, with more than 1500 missing, including 34 Australians. Source: OSV News.
Pope Leo sends aid to earthquake-struck Venezuela
Pope Leo has sent an emergency donation of 100,000 euros to Venezuela as rescue efforts continue following devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left widespread destruction. Source: Vatican News.
Community organisations play ‘vital role’ in disaster recovery
Community organisations play a vital role in disaster recovery in Australia, new research shows. Source: St Vincent de Paul Society.
Francis prays for victims of deadly train collision in Greece
Pope Francis sent a message yesterday saying he was praying for the victims of a train crash in northern Greece, in which at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalised. Source: National Catholic Register.
Caritas raises $1m for earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria
Caritas Australia has raised more than $1 million to help people in need following the catastrophic February 6 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
Auckland Catholics launch appeal for victims of Cyclone Gabrielle
Auckland Diocese has launched an appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in the Hamilton and Palmerston North dioceses. Source: NZ Catholic.
Prime Minister says New Zealand facing tough recoveryÂ
New Zealand has a steep mountain to climb as a tough recovery begins in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said, confirming 11 people have died with more fatalities possible. Source: Stuff.
Pope sends thermal shirts to earthquake victims
Pope Francis sent 10,000 thermal shirts to earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, where millions are sleeping outdoors in sub-zero temperatures. Source: NCR Online.