Last week, many people lost their lives in the Philippines due to Typhoon Christine. Approximately 970,000 people have been displaced and need urgent humanitarian assistance.
Vatican News
Philippines, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (REI): The Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, through its national organization Caritas, has issued an appeal to raise funds to support families and communities affected by Typhoon Christine, which has killed the at least 136 people. the life of.
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with the pilgrims and faithful who pray for the people of the Philippines during the Angelus on October 27, 2024.
Call for a special collection in the spirit of the synodal Church
Bishop Moisés M. Cuevas, Apostolic Vicar of the Vicariate of Kalapana, announced that special collections will be made in parishes, schools and Catholic institutions.
And he added: “We request that personal appeals be made to wealthy families, organizations, associations, movements and potential donors in the jurisdiction of each parish, directly requesting their financial support.”
“Flooding on the roads leading to the city has hindered the movement of people and the delivery of humanitarian aid,” said Father Marc Real, executive director of Cáritas Cacares.
The tropical storm affected the eastern Philippines and affected provinces in the Bicol region, including areas of the Vicariate of Kalapan and the Diocese of Cacares and Camarines Sur.
According to the National Disaster Risk Management report, more than 190,000 families – a total of more than 970,000 people, including the elderly, women and children – have been displaced, most of whom are now living in evacuation centers and temporary shelters.
