Devastation from Aug. 26 flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border is staggering, and the road to recovery will be long, a Catholic aid worker now on the ground in that nation told OSV News.
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Catholic Agencies Respond to Nepal Floods, a U.S. Bishop Calls for Greater International Aid
A U.S. Catholic bishop is calling on the international community to step up aid after devastating torrents of water and mud raged along the Nepal-China border, killing more than 580 with over 1,900 still missing.
Pope, King, Bishops Decry ‘Devastation,’ Send Condolences After Dozens Die in Spain’s Floods
Pope Francis, the king of Spain, bishops, and politicians decried the devastation and loss of life in southeast Spain amid horrendous floods that left thousands of people homeless and city streets unrecognizable.
After Historic Floods, Amount of Parish, Community Support Is ‘Phenomenal’
Henry Kersten was pacing back and forth inside his family’s home in Waverly Aug. 21 when he saw the backyard shed being carried off by the flood waters. His wife, Leslie, was trapped inside.