‘Christ is present in the mud’ - Catholics lead relief efforts after Valencia floods

"Many people, even non-believers, have come to us to thank us for being there for them.”

Amid catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain, Valencia’s archbishop said the Church’s humanitarian aid efforts might “make credible” the Gospel among non-practicing Spaniards impacted by the flood. 

Fr. Federico Ferrando (middle) with Sister María Fons (right) and some of Ferrando’s cousins working on the recovery efforts. Credit: Archdiocese of Valencia.

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