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August 25, 2015
The Right to Faith, the Responsibility to Peace
In these days leading up to the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical on human ecology, our conversations are rightfully focused on the pontiff’s namesake’s concern for the environment. After all, St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and ecology. But in light of Pope Francis’ day...
February 11, 2019
St. Patrick and Slavery
This St. Patrick's Day we ask for the intercession of St. Patrick as we pray for victims of human trafficking everywhere.
April 26, 2019
St. Joseph and the Dignity of Work
The feast of St. Joseph the Worker is May 1 and is a reminder of the value and dignity of work for each person around the world.
May 19, 2014
Charity in Humility is Love
Dear Friend,
As you know, Catholic Relief Services is part of Caritas Internationalis, the worldwide network of the Catholic Church’s charitable organizations. We work in 93 countries around the world, and in many of these countries the local Caritas is our partner. Our Caritas...
September 11, 2015
The Cost of Hunger in Burkina Faso
Today in Burkina Faso, more than 29% of children under age 5 have suffered from a form of malnutrition called stunting. Because they didn’t get enough nutritious foods in the womb and through their first 2 years of life, they are more prone to disease, poor school performance and difficulty when...
September 11, 2015
Growing Healthy Children and Futures: The First 1,000 Days
What can you do in 1,000 days? In Rwanda, you can save a child’s life. The 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday are critical to shaping the child’s future.
September 25, 2015
Make Your Coffee Habit Count
Purchase coffee, chocolate and snacks through Catholic Relief Services partner Equal Exchange and make a difference in the lives of farmers.
September 30, 2015
How CRS is Celebrating International Cofffee Day
We're deepening our commitment to serving smallholder farm families and workers in the Coffeelands.
