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August 22, 2019

Victims of Bangladesh flood desperate as aid in shortage

People in Jamalpur, Bangladesh, receive water purifying tablets from volunteers July 21, 2019. Recent flooding from monsoon rains in 28 of the country's 64 districts affected more than 7 million people, posing serious challenges for Caritas Internationalis and government relief efforts.

DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Weeks after devastating floods affected millions and killed more than 100 people in Bangladesh, many families are reeling from a lack of aid as the country suffers an outbreak of waterborne diseases.

Published in International
May 10, 2017

While on 'ad limina' visits, Quebec bishops offer prayers for flood victims

An overhead view taken May 8 shows the flooded residential neighborhood in Ile Bizard, Quebec. A mix of heavy rains and melting snow caused the situation.

MONTREAL – While the Quebec bishops are in Rome for their ad limina visits, they have expressed solidarity with those affected by the floods in their Canadian province.

Published in Canada
March 28, 2017

Peru's March for Life transforms into aid for flood victims

The scheduled March for Life in Lima, Peru on Saturday March 25 was turned into a drive for aid for disaster victims, as the country continues to be hit by devastating floods and mudslides.

LIMA, Peru – The March for Life in Lima, Peru on Saturday (March 25) was transformed into a Solidarity March, with volunteers gathering several tons of food and nearly 4,000 gallons of water for those who have lost their homes in the ongoing devastating floods throughout the country.

Published in International