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March 5, 2018
Syria Crisis: Assistance for Refugees
CRS reaches out to Syrian refugees, providing assistance with education, counseling and care for children, housing, and livelihood support.
December 1, 2017
Advent and Christmas Prayers from CRS
These Advent prayers give great thanks for the birth of the Lord. Prepare your hearts for the coming of God into the world with Advent reflections.
November 29, 2017
New Opinion Poll Shows Americans in the Dark about Orphanages; Unwittingly Fueling ‘Orphan Industry’ with Grave Effects on Children
Accompanying Research Review Underlines the Damaging Effects of Orphanages.More
November 22, 2017
CRS Calls for Open Borders in Yemen to Allow for Humanitarian Access
Blockade of borders around Yemen has exacerbated catastrophic humanitarian crisis.More
September 27, 2017
St. Francis of Assisi and CRS: Celebrating Animals Around the World
At Catholic Relief Services, we are blessed every day to experience the beauty of God’s creatures. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day on October 4, we are delighted to share some of our best photography of animals around the world paired with Bible verses and other quotes.
May 31, 2017
80-90 Percent of Children in Orphanages Are Not Orphans
Three Partners Offer a Solution on International Children’s DayMore
April 28, 2017
CRS Applauds Pope Francis’ Message of Peace and Solidarity During Visit to Egypt
Pope Francis travels in Egypt as a messenger of peace.More
March 1, 2017
Providing Lifesaving Support for Syrian Refugees
Syria is at the center of the world's most devastating humanitarian emergency. Once a vibrant hub of Middle Eastern culture and history, Syria has been besieged by internal conflict that has uprooted millions of innocent families. Of those, 4.1 million Syrians have fled across the border into...
March 1, 2017
The 15 Women Farmers You Need to Meet
Catholic Relief Services works with women farmers around the world. Even against everything—climate change, scarce resources and difficult financial circumstances—these women prove just how powerful they are.
February 27, 2017
Governments, NGOs, Experts to Discuss Business Models to Get Seeds to Farmers in Developing Countries at Major Conference
New Models Conference on March 1-2, in Washington, D.C.More
