Natural Disasters

Venezuelan bishops urge faithful to reject superstitious view of earthquakes

Junno Arocho Esteves · July 23, 2026

The bishops of Venezuela called on the faithful to reject the superstitious notion that the twin earthquakes that struck the country were a divine punishment.

Peru: Historic churches severely damaged following earthquakes

Junno Arocho Esteves · July 22, 2026

After a pair of earthquakes struck the mountainous region of Junín in Peru, the Catholic Church in the country expressed solidarity with victims' families and is coordinating humanitarian aid to help victims, as well as efforts to preserve damaged historic churches.

Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies

Junno Arocho Esteves · July 16, 2026

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left nearly 5,000 people dead, according to government officials, triggering a massive mobilization of humanitarian aid organizations.

Canadian aid groups mobilize Venezuela earthquake relief

Luke Mandato · June 29, 2026

Disaster response teams are continuing to deploy to Venezuela and ongoing relief efforts from organizations around the world is pouring in.

Archbishop calls for prayer, solidarity after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Junno Arocho Esteves · June 26, 2026

The archbishop of Caracas called for prayers and solidarity after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring hundreds more.

Mary’s Meals feeds Zambian school kids during floods

Catholic Register Staff · February 4, 2026

Mary’s Meals makes sure Zambian school kids are fed despite devastating floods.

Pope Leo prays for thousands affected by disastrous floods in southern Africa

Fredrick Nzwili · February 2, 2026

As deadly floods devastate southern Africa, Pope Leo XIV offers prayers for victims while Catholic bishops urge international support for thousands affected by the climate change-related disaster that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands since late December.

Rubio says US closely working with Catholic Church to get Cuba humanitarian aid

Kate Scanlon · January 15, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Jan. 14 that the first in a series of direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba would take place the same day, as well as another Jan. 16.

After Hurricane Melissa 'left a trail of heartbreak,' faith and action bring healing

Gina Christian · November 6, 2025

In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa "has left a trail of heartbreak across our beloved island," said the Diocese of Montego Bay, and now parishes, schools and other communities throughout the Caribbean are seeking help as they begin the arduous task of rebuilding and healing after the deadly storm.

Hurricane spares Kingston, Jamaica, from worst of its wrath so far, religious brother says

Tom Tracy · October 29, 2025

The director of apostolates for a Jamaica-based religious community serving the poor in Kingston said Oct. 28 that the Category-5 Hurricane Melissa seems to be sparing Kingston the worst of its wrath.