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… the growing darkness accentuated the eerie sight: fences upon fences, barbed wire and enormous flood lights," writes Tracy Kemme in her essay, … No fences … , which you can find on … Global …
Many Filipinos sought shelters before Rammasun struck, CRS adviser says
… capital region. Four of the capital region's 16 cities and several provinces experienced floods. Several calls to Caritas Philippines officials were not answered. Tromans said CRS made …
Catholics respond to migrants' humanitarian crisis
… the United States, Catholics have stepped in to help the unprecedented numbers of children flooding the border despite protests, threats, and government reluctance to give access to …
CRS adviser: Many Filipinos went to shelters before Rammasun struck
… capital region. Four of the capital region's 16 cities and several provinces experienced floods. Several calls to Caritas Philippines officials were not answered. Tromans said CRS made …
New cardinal brings happiness and visibility to Haiti
… operate the sprawling diocese. Outside, the streets and sidewalks are broken and potholed, and flood when it rains. Inside the cathedral, images of a blond, white Jesus and European saints …
Environmental concerns flood Laos dam project on biodiverse Mekong River
Laos has agreed to open a discussion with neighboring countries on the Don Sahong dam, but stopped short of saying it would delay construction on the controversial project. In agreeing to the prior consultation, Laos is allowing input from the farmers and fishermen who depend on the Mekong River for their livelihood. It would also provide time for neighboring countries and opponents of the…
Support missions, enter 'flood of joy' of sharing God's love, pope says
… News Service … Engaging in or supporting missionary activity allows Christians to enter the "flood of joy" that comes from experiencing God's love and sharing it with others, Pope Francis …
We all engage in collateral damage to the earth
… and animals vanishing -- all of it amid sustained droughts, heavy rains, heat waves, wildfire, floods and decreasing crop yields. One report after another, in true multifariousness, has been …
Fire in Philippines tent claims kills 7 in family that survived typhoon
… Catholic News Service … A mother and her six children who survived the floods and winds of Typhoon Haiyan died Wednesday when their tent in a camp near the city's …
Destroying creation is destroying a gift of God, pope says at audience
… the audience, Pope Francis led the recitation of the Hail Mary as a prayer for the victims of flooding in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in Serbia. He asked the international community to assist the …
Bringing attention to the 'skills gap'
… last couple of decades, questioning the value of advice given each year around this time to a flood of college graduates: do what you love. Not surprisingly, this became controversial -- as …