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April 1, 2016
Earth Day and the Sabbath Commandment
God decreed a day of rest for people and a year of rest for the land.More
March 21, 2016
Ethiopia Drought Crisis by the Numbers
CRS is assisting 2.6 million people, and fears that number may rise as the crisis deepens.More
February 29, 2016
Feed the Hungry: In Ethiopia
Ethiopia is currently faced w/ the worst drought in 50 yrs. @CatholicRelief is responding w/ food assistance. In Ethiopia, El Niño has affected weather patterns in the region and two failed rainy seasons have resulted in poor harvest. Faith communities in the United States can live out the...More
February 25, 2016
Is Giving Really Better Than Receiving?
There is a saying, “It is better to give than to receive.” This might be more self-evident if it were not so very good to receive.
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February 25, 2016
Ethiopia Food Crisis: 5 Things You Can Do to Help
Desperation grows as Ethiopians’ always-fragile food supply disappears amid ravages of climate change and El Nino.More
February 11, 2016
CRS Responds to Lepanto Institute Allegations about CRS Rice Bowl
Catholic Relief Services represents the Catholic community in the US and in more than 100 countries around the world helping 100 million people each year. This work is carefully reviewed by a board of bishops and by a committee of moral theologians to ensure that it is consistent with Catholic...More
February 11, 2016
Climate Change, El Niño Wilt Zimbabwe’s Food Supply
One quarter of Zimbabwe’s people are going hungry in Zimbabwe after another failed harvest. More
January 28, 2016
The Science Of Climate Change
Here are links to two reader-friendly overviews about the science of climate change:
A Catholic Perspective on Climate Change
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December 22, 2015
Raising the Score in Early Childhood Development
Religious sisters expand outreach to children in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.More
December 16, 2015
Syrian Refugees Find Room at the Inn
Across Europe, the Catholic Church is assisting thousands of refugees who are fleeing their homelands in search of a better life.More
