The earthquake feels like yet another crisis tearing at our transnational families. The earthquake was a natural disaster, but the many ways American society fails to value the lives of foreigners, of immigrants, of its own citizens, because of their skin color or their Latino heritage is a disaster of our own making.
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With prayer, Catholics in Puerto Rico deal with Hurricane Maria’s wrath
When the hurricane hit the island with winds of up to 155 miles per hour, it tore out cables, roofs from homes and buildings, uprooted palm trees and even bent a cross anchored to a cement post at the entrance of a Jesuit school.
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How church-based charities are providing earthquake relief in Mexico
In the aftermath of two earthquakes in the span of two weeks in Mexico church-based relief agencies have been on the ground providing food, shelter and repairs.
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Mexico enthralled then furious as earthquake survivor story turns out to be fake
Reports of a girl trapped in the rubble of a collapsed school in Mexico City captured the world’s attention, but the story was created by bad journalistic and government practices.
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Bishop, Caritas staffer say situation in Mexico serious, much aid needed
All the dioceses in Mexico were collecting food, water and other necessities for victims of the quakes and were seeking economic support from inside and outside the country.
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Catholic agencies prepared to help in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Thousands sought shelter in Puerto Rico, as Hurricane Maria, called a “monster storm” by many, hit the Caribbean island just short of a Category 5 storm Sept. 20, with winds of 155 miles per hour. Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello said the hurricane had the potential of being the “most catastrophic hurricane […]
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Catholic Church leaders offer prayers, Mexicans pitch in after earthquake
Mexican church leaders react to a devastating earthquake as improvised efforts bring ordinary Mexicans together to lend a helping hand.
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In Irma’s U.S. death toll, which Americans count?
Caribbean islands rarely get the Anderson Cooper treatment on cable news.
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Florida diocesan official says normal life at standstill after Irma
Catholic organizations tackle the challenges of recovery in Florida.
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Florida nun grabs chain saw to help with Irma recovery
A Florida Nun helps with the Hurricane recovery efforts her own way.