Singer Shakira to Donate Concert Proceeds to Catholic Charities for Texas Flood Relief

Pray for the flood victims in Texas! 🙏

Colombian Singer Shakira announced in a social media post that she will donate a portion of her San Antonio, Texas, concert proceeds to Catholic Charities for the flood relief in Central Texas.

Shakira said in an X post on July 5,

"Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas.

"We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted. If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated.”

Shakira was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school. However, it is unclear if she continues to practice her faith.

Deadly floods ravage Central Texas over the July 4 weekend

Deadly floods ravaged multiple parts of Central Texas over the July 4 weekend. The Guadalupe River rose to life-threatening levels, claiming at least 95 lives as of Mon., July 7, 2025.

Catholic News Agency reported that Catholics across Texas are “mobilizing aid after historic flash floods devastate Texas Hill Country.”

In a July 7 statement, the Archdiocese of San Antonio said,

"We send our prayers to all those who are affected by the recent flooding in our neighboring areas. Catholic Charities continues to offer support and services to those in need through emergency supplies such as bottled water, blankets, clothing, and hygiene kits.”

Pope Leo also requested that the faithful pray for the Texas flood victims.

He expressed his condolences to "the families who have lost loved ones" due to the floods in an X social media post. He assured the victims of his prayers.

Pope Leo's X post reads,

“I would like to express sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones, in particular their daughters, who were at the summer camp, in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas in the United States. We pray for them.”

Prayer for Flood Victims

In Psalm 46, we read these words of encouragement and comfort: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in distress .”

Almighty God, Creator, and preserver of our world. We ask you to hear our humble prayers for all those afflicted by our recent storms and flooding.

Protect both life and property and in your mercy, bring relief to all affected areas.

Heal those broken in body and spirit. Protect all those who are most vulnerable. Turn the hearts of all to you, the God of all comfort.

AMEN.