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Fears Venezuela catastrophe could reach up to 100,000 casualties
The humanitarian situation in Venezuela is rapidly deteriorating in the aftermath of the two devastating earthquakes on June 24, with fears the true scale of the catastrophe is still emerging and could reach up to 100,000 casualties. Source: Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia launches Venezuela earthquake appeal
Caritas Australia has launched an urgent appeal to support communities in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck last week, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
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.
Delegation seeks forgiveness over Peru ecclesial body
A Vatican delegation, including cardinals, bishops, and representatives of the Church in Peru, knelt before farmers asking for forgiveness in response to abuses suffered at the hands of an ecclesial organisation dissolved in 2025. Source: Vatican News.
Pope donates to clean-water project in El SalvadorÂ
Pope Leo XIV has donated $US100,000 ($140,000) to provide access to clean water in El Salvador, supporting a program launched by the papal nuncio to that nation and by the US-based Catholic Relief Services. Source: NCR Online.
Intruder murders 82-year-old nun in Brazilian convent
An 82-year-old nun has been murdered in Brazil by a man who invaded the convent where she lived, in the southern city of IvaÃ. Source: Crux.
Brazilian priest’s hug goes viral
A video showing a crying elderly man approaching the altar during a Mass in Brazil – prompting the priest to interrupt the consecration and give him a hug – went viral and moved millions of people. Source: NCR Online.
Statue honours ‘one of our brothers, a Peruvian at heart’
Chiclayo, Peru, is celebrating following the inauguration and blessing of a large statue of Pope Leo XIV, located in a central roundabout in the city. Source: CNA.
Uruguay becomes first Latin American country to legalise assisted suicideÂ
Uruguay has legalised euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows assisted suicide. Source: BBC.