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Lenten Prayers: Prayer for Reflection and Solidarity During Lent
Join CRS in observing Lent with these powerful Lenten prayers for reflection, solidarity and spiritual growth. Engage in Lent with CRS' prayer activities and resources.

Ash Wednesday: 3 Must-Know Facts and How to Observe
Learn about Ash Wednesday with CRS. Discover the significance of the holy day and key facts for 2025. Find resources for your Lenten journey here.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Day of Prayer With Families of Immigrants
On a December morning in 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared in Mexico to Juan Diego, an Indigenous Mexican farmer.

The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

Photo by Oscar Leiva/Silverlight for CRS

International Youth Day: Youth as a Force of Positive Change
Celebrate International Youth Day on August 12 by recognizing the potential of young people to effect positive change globally. Learn about CRS's efforts to empower youth through education, life skills and leadership opportunities. Join us in supporting young leaders in their mission to build a more just and peaceful world.

The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick: A Call to Care for Those Who Are Suffering From Malaria
Last Updated: January 2025
The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick
February 11 is an important day in the lives of Catholics around the world, as it commemorates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick.
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Honoring the Departed: All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos Explained
What Is Día de los Muertos?
As we approach the liturgical holiday of All Souls Day, you may hear about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and wonder what this holiday is.
With origins in México and associated with the Catholic feasts of...


What the Farm Bill Makes Possible: Raúl’s Story
International food assistance programs authorized by the Farm Bill enabled Raúl to build a thriving farming business that supports his community.

Global Emergency Update February 2025
Suspended U.S. Humanitarian Assistance—A series of changes in U.S. international assistance has led to the suspension of vital humanitarian and development programs, which is having dire implications for human life and dignity. Catholic Relief Services teams and partners across the world are witnessing the impacts in real time.