A parish in Somerville is distributing aid to earthquake survivors in Venezuela, working alongside Catholic Relief Services.

The entities involved

• Venezuela →

  Country in Latin America

  • Leading military offensive against organized crime and management of shared border issues between Colombia and Venezuela.09:27
  • Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the army into Cúcuta, a main border crossing with Venezuela.09:27
• Catholic Church →

  largest Christian Church, made up of 24 autonomous Churches in communion with the Pope, part of the Latin Church aka Latin Christianity aka western Christianity

  • The Catholic Church in Manila discouraged bringing home urns while meteorologists monitored weather systems in Central Luzon and Eastern Visayas.00:53
  • The Catholic Church held masses in Tanzania, while opposition leader Tundu Lissu and Chadema were noted as key political figures.Thu 20:54
• Catholic Relief Services →

  global non profit organization

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Catholic Relief Services is distributing humanitarian aid packages to local families in Matanzas.Oct 17
• The crisis in Venezuela is ongoing, with the White House providing aid and political support, and Maria Corina Machado seeking a return.Jun 27
• Panama joined relief efforts for earthquake victims.Jun 26