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Africa archbishop affirms support for Catholic Relief Services
A Madagascar archbishop has distanced himself from controversial claims that Catholic Relief Services distributed contraceptive drugs and abortifacients in his... Read more
Teens pack 100,000 meals for poor in Africa
Participants at a youth conference in Atlanta helped feed the hungry of Burkina Faso, Africa, by volunteering to package more... Read more
Catholic Relief Services honored on 70th anniversary
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Catholic Relief Services last week, the mayor of Baltimore declared an official “Catholic... Read more
Catholic agencies work to help Philippines typhoon victims
Catholic relief agencies are working to help the victims of Typhoon Bopha, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this... Read more
CRS Rice Bowl program has new internet component
Catholic Relief Services has revamped its traditional Lenten anti-hunger Operation Rice Bowl program to allow participants to register their rice... Read more
Catholic Relief Services responds to criticism over HIV document, employees
Catholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their... Read more
Catholic charity urges HIV/AIDS funding in US budget
As congressional debate over the U.S. budget continues, Catholic Relief Services has stressed the need to preserve foreign aid funding,... Read more
Catholics providing Syrian refugees with medical treatment
It was the end of March when the violence in Syria became unbearable for Salwa, a young mother who lived... Read more
Leader of Catholic Relief Services emphasizes efforts to aid poor
At the recent spring meeting of the U.S. bishops, Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services,... Read more
Signs of hope one year after Joplin tornado
As the residents of tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo. mark the one-year anniversary of the disaster that hit their community, a diocesan... Read more
