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Flooding following torrential rains in the town of Bongor, southwest Chad. Credit: Vatican Media

Deadly Floods in Chad: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes “God’s presence”, Cautions against Despair

Sep 11, 2024

Bishop Dominique Tinoudji of the Catholic Diocese of Pala in Chad has emphasized the presence of God among the people, especially those affected by the deadly floods in the North Central African nation that have claimed hundreds of lives. 

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