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Haiti: Religious Congregations Count their losses After Quake

Image of The Pontifical Mission Societies has reported huge losses following the catastrophe in Haiti of an earthquake that killed at least 100,000 people.

Haiti's capital was served by 277 priests, 387 men religious and 1,200 women religious. ROME (CISA) - The Pontifical Mission Societies has ... continue reading

Carl Anderson: The Spiritual Side of the Suffering in Haiti

Image of Carl Anderson is the supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus and a New York Times bestselling author.

In thinking about Haiti this week I could not help thinking also of the work of Father Damien of Molokai 'the Leper Priest' who was ... continue reading

CRS Sets up Tent City on Golf Course in Haiti

Image of On the ground, CRS is working with partners from Caritas, the international Catholic aid network, to coordinate its aid response.

Catholic Relief Services sets up a Camp for Displaced Haitians, gets hospital running, unloads ship with supplies in damaged port. ... continue reading

Caritas Aid Pours into Haiti: Network of Parishes Helps

Image of But one problem is getting aid in; another is getting it into the hands of hungry, thirsty Haitians. Up to three million people are in need of help.

The estimated number of casualties is now at 200,000, though the majority of victims' bodies are still trapped beneath the chaos of fallen ... continue reading

Team Rubicon: Jesuit - US Marine Veteran Medical Response in Haiti

Image of (Pictured: Michael Barger) Team Rubicon will marshal its medical aid convoys in the Dominican Republic and will provide security for them as they move to the Jesuit Volunteer Services compound in Port au Prince, which is reported to have basically collapsed.

The Jesuits have the most essential thing whose lack is hampering all relief efforts: water. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Catholic Online) – The ... continue reading

Cuba Urged to Give Widow's Mite to Haiti

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Cardinal Proposes National Collection. HAVANA, Cuba (Zenit.org) - The archbishop of Havana is urging the faithful of the island nation to ... continue reading

U.S. bishops urge Obama to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haiti

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Cardinal George wrote to President Obama saying, “It is clear that Haiti merits an immediate designation of Temporary Protected Status ... continue reading

Vatican spokesman says 'only real comfort' in Haiti is love

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"The gravity of the tragedy becomes an occasion for an extremely vast contest for solidarity and love." ROME, Italy (CNA) - As Haiti reels ... continue reading

Catholic Response: Hearts and Hands Reaching Out to Haiti

Image of People try to dig out victims in Port-au-Prince. Anger and despair mounted in quake-hit Haiti Thursday with scores facing a third night trapped beneath the ruins, food and water running out, and little sign of international aid.

Organizations on the ground providing necessary support while around the world holy voices are echoing prayers and holy hands are offering ... continue reading

Transcript: President Obama Addresses the Crisis in Haiti

Image of 'The losses that have been suffered in Haiti are nothing less than devastating, and responding to a disaster of this magnitude will require every element of our national capacity -- our diplomacy and development assistance; the power of our military; and, most importantly, the compassion of our country.'

'To the people of Haiti, we say clearly, and with conviction, you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten. In this, your hour of ... continue reading

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