The floods have also affected large swaths of farmland and destroyed roads, bridges and critical structures, including water sources and health facilities.
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The Laudato Si’ Movement-Washington State Chapter said it “holds all those affected in prayer. This devastation is heartbreaking.”
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The floods have receded, and volunteer teams, along with locals, have begun cleaning their homes, which are filled with mud and dirty water.
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“Texans are known for their faith, strength, and resilience,” said Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott, who is Catholic.
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“I encourage all who are able to serve as the hands of Christ to assist our neighbors in need,” Bishop Brennan said.
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Thousands of volunteers arrive to help with cleaning, other tasks after tragic flood in Spain
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsMADRID (OSV News) — As Spain mourns the death of over 200 victims of the biggest peacetime disaster in decades, volunteers poured into the country’s Valencia region to give a …
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NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — Ahead of COP28, the U.N. climate change conference, Catholic leaders in Africa called for decisive action against climate change, as churches and agencies moved to …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — More than a year after floods submerged one-third of Pakistan, “women in particular are (still) being impacted,” said the head of programming for Catholic Relief Services …
