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Damage to the neighborhood near the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Aleppo, Syria

Priest laments that economic sanctions are preventing post-war recovery and reconstruction in Syria

Mar 9, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

"The economic blockade is causing great suffering today," said Father Hugo Alaniz, an Argentine missionary of the Institute of the... Read more

The Knights of Columbus film "In Solidarity with Ukraine" will have a six-week run on ABC-affiliated stations starting Feb. 26.

Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch

Feb 25, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The documentary film “In Solidarity with Ukraine” premieres Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks on ABC-affiliated stations across... Read more

A stranded family is rescued from the flood waters of the north fork of the Kentucky River in Jackson, Ky., on July 28, 2022. Catholic Charities of Lexington is collaborating with other Christian churches as well as Catholic Charities USA to provide aid to those affected.

Kentucky Catholic Charities coordinates national aid amid devastating floods

Aug 1, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The Catholic churches in the Diocese of Lexington, Ky., are collaborating with Catholic Charities USA as well as other Christian... Read more

Gay adoption bill could downsize Catholic agencies

May 17, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

As a new bill aims to bar federal funding of adoption services that do not place children with gay couples,... Read more

Catholic Social Services volunteer prepares gifts for the 2012 "Angel Tree" Christmas gift program. Courtesy of Catholic Social Services.

Alabama charity restructures to better serve community

May 16, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Catholic Social Services of Mobile is undergoing a fund raising effort so that it can more effectively provide assistance to... Read more

Catholic Cross Outreach president Jim Cavnar in Vietnam.

Catholic aid organization seeks to transform lives

May 15, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

A Catholic foreign aid organization aims to advance the “integral development” of people it helps around the world by serving... Read more

A shell lays in the middle of the street in Homs, Syria, a remnant of the heavy attack leveled on the city 11 June 2012.

Papal agency working to help displaced Syrians

Mar 19, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Catholic Near East Welfare Association is working with local Churches in and around Syria to help refugees and those who... Read more