That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics.
Tag: Caribbean Area
More than 230 People Infected With Norovirus on Luxury Cruise Ship
Passengers and crew traveling on the Queen Mary 2 from England to the Caribbean reported symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
Small Plane Crashes Off Roatán Island in Honduras, Killing 12
The police said five people had survived the crash off Roatán, an island tourist destination. Among the dead was Aurelio Martínez, a popular Honduran musician and politician.
7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands
The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. A tsunami warning across much of the Caribbean was lifted.
As Beryl Moves On, Ravaged Islands Assess the Devastation
The hurricane caused destruction across the Caribbean, but some were relieved that it hadn’t been worse.
Hurricane Beryl Batters Jamaica After Pummeling 2 Other Islands
The powerful storm, which devastated communities in the eastern Caribbean earlier this week, was headed next to the Cayman Islands.
NOAA Flies Through the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Beryl
Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come.
Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says
As the storm headed for Jamaica, officials were assessing what Grenada’s prime minister called “total” devastation on two of the country’s islands.
Hurricane Beryl Roars Through the Caribbean: Photos and Video
A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl as it lashes its way across the region.
Hurricane Roars Through the Caribbean
A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl as it lashes its way through the Caribbean.