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Townsville bishop calls for prayers for flood-ravaged Ingham
Ingham-raised Isabella Melara said she had been in constant contact with her mum, who was among the thousands of locals trapped by floodwaters surrounding the Queensland town. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Townsville bishop describes dire situation in Ingham – with more rain on the way
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says he will visit North Queensland’s Ingham region as soon as possible after the area experienced the worst flooding since 1967. Source: The Catholic Leader.Â
Nun among 10 killed after Indonesian volcano erupts
At least 10 people, including a Catholic nun, have been killed in a volcanic eruption on Indonesia’s predominantly Catholic Flores Island. Source: UCA News.
Pope prays for victims of Ethiopia landslides
Speaking at the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis offered his prayers for the victims of the large landslide that swept through a village in southern Ethiopia. Source: Vatican News.
Pope thanked for ‘closeness and solidarity’ after deadly Taiwan quakeÂ
After a massive earthquake shook Taiwan last week, leaving at least 10 people dead, the island’s ambassador to the Holy See, Matthew Lee, thanked the world for its solidarity, and Pope Francis specifically for his spiritual closeness. Source: Crux.
Queensland Government kickstarts flood appeal with $1.5m donation
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Queensland is one of five charities to receive funds from the Miles Government to help the state’s flood victims in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Source: Sky News Australia.Â
Stranded priest hitches ride on cargo ship
A Cairns priest stuck on the western side of Cape York due to floodwaters closing Cairns airport has boarded a cargo ship in the hope of making it home to his parish for Christmas. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Caritas Australia launches Afghanistan earthquake appeal
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal for Afghanistan following two earthquakes that struck the country last week, killing more than 2000 people, injuring thousands and leaving many more displaced.
Taliban confirms death toll in Afghanistan earthquake nearing 3000
The death toll in one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike Afghanistan in two decades is approaching 3000, Taliban officials confirmed. Source: NCR Online.Â