Humanitarian Gestures Mask Spiritual Bankruptcy in Caribbean Relief Efforts
The Catholic News Agency portal (November 6, 2025) reports on relief efforts by Catholic groups following Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica. The article describes Dominican and Franciscan friars distributing meals, repairing roofs, and collaborating with organizations including Food for the Poor, Catholic Relief Services, and the U.S. State Department. The report emphasizes material aid – food, medical supplies, and infrastructure repairs – while quoting Fr. Bede Mullens about “worldwide solidarity in the body of Christ” and the need for “outside support.”









