To an island still recovering from the devastation Hurricane Maria left behind in 2017, the repeated tremors, earthquakes and aftershocks since Dec. 28 have added another level of stress for Puerto Rico's citizens, as well as its power plants and water plants.
The Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities USA, the Archdiocese of New York and other Catholic groups are collecting aid for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after a series of earthquakes has leveled towns, including parish churches, on the southern coast of the
As Haiti marks the 10-year anniversary of the 7.0 earthquake that killed as many as 300,000 people, Bania Ledix, project officer for Catholic Relief Services, recalls the horrifying experiences in the immediate aftermath of the disaster -- and the resilience she’s seen
After a devastating earthquake killed as many as 300,000 people in Haiti on January 12, 2010, the Church has helped to lead the rebuilding effort in one of the poorest nations on earth. Despite the loss of human life and the devastation
At least one person has died and one Catholic Church was destroyed by the latest of a series of earthquakes to rock Puerto Rico. A magnitude 6.4 quake shook people awake at 4:24 a.m. local time Jan. 7, less than 24 hours
Ten years ago, a seven point zero magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti. The Catholic Church and other organizations swiftly responded. Now, as Haiti endures a new crisis not highlighted in the media, the Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board encourages people to once again
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis led prayers for the people of Albania after the country was struck by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake. “I would like to send my greetings and my closeness to the dear people of Albania who have suffered
Bishop Gerald R. Barnes of San Bernardino asked for prayers for those who were put in harm's way by a pair of earthquakes that struck California on consecutive days in early July.