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Catholic churches offer relief after Guatemala's deadly volcano eruption
Three Catholic churches in Guatemala have opened their doors to shelter victims of Sunday’s sudden volcano eruption that devastated villages... Read more
The past seven years: A reflection on the Syrian Civil War
Seven years ago, on March 15, 2011, the Syrian Civil War began. Since then, the conflict in Syria has forced... Read more
Catholic aid organizations respond to Oxfam prostitution scandal in Haiti
Amid allegations that Oxfam UK aid workers hired prostitutes in Haiti and Chad while administering humanitarian aid, Catholic aid organizations... Read more
The devastating but little-noticed DRC refugee crisis
Every day, thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are forced to flee their homes. Read more
Historic peacebuilding program launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
When Pope Francis visited Bosnia and Herzegovina two years ago, he found a country still healing from a devastating conflict two... Read more
Most children in orphanages aren't actually orphans. This group wants to help them.
Shannon Senefeld always assumed that children in orphanages are mostly orphans. Most people make that assumption. Read more
Catholics pray, prepare as Hurricane Irma looms
As Hurricane Irma moves through the Atlantic – one of the strongest storms ever recorded in that ocean – Catholic... Read more
Shock and grief after mudslide in Sierra Leone kills hundreds
A massive mudslide in Sierra Leone’s capital city has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, with relief agencies hurrying to... Read more
Humanitarian needs going unmet in Iraq, Catholic leaders tell Congress
Given new and expanded humanitarian crises in Iraq and elsewhere, Congress should respond generously to a request to approve additional... Read more
After Hurricane Matthew strikes Haiti, relief agencies are on the move
Hurricane Matthew caused severe damage and several deaths in Haiti, and relief workers have already started to evaluate the damage. Read more
We need to do more for refugees, Catholic advocates say
Catholic advocates are praising the U.S. for hosting an international refugee summit, but insist the administration can do more to... Read more
CRS and Special Olympics team up to help Kenya's forgotten children
In 2013, Leia Isanhart met a little boy in Nairobi with intellectual disabilities. Because he was not very mobile, his... Read more
There are 21 million refugees around the world in need of solidarity
As the global refugee crisis is at its worst since World War II, Catholics cannot be indifferent to the plight... Read more
Don't love concepts – love people, Pope Francis tells aid workers
Addressing a global summit on humanitarian aid, Pope Francis offered encouragement and a reminder – don’t ever forget that each... Read more
Could Pope Francis' visit to Greece be a game-changer for refugees?
Pope Francis’ visit with refugees and migrants in Greece this Saturday could be a moment of leadership at a time... Read more
Five years into the Syrian Civil War, a look at those who've fled
March 15 marks five years since civil war broke out in Syria. The conflict has had devastating consequences for the... Read more
Amid threat of violence, CRS works to ease food shortage in Mali
Despite a hazardous situation in the African country of Mali, Catholic Relief Services is working to support displaced people and... Read more
Hope for Gaza? Despite a tough year, Catholic aid group says yes
One year after an outbreak of violence between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza, Catholic Relief Services is... Read more
Catholics voice hope that Pope Francis will build bridges in Bosnia
Pope Francis will find a country still suffering from ethnic and religious suspicion when he visits Bosnia and Herzegovina this... Read more
CRS vice president in same-sex civil marriage steps down
Amid the resignation of a vice presidential employee in a same-sex civil marriage, Catholic Relief Services reiterated its commitment to... Read more
