Catholic Relief Services Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Global Hunger as Farm Bill Vote Nears
The humanitarian agency stressed the need to protect international food assistance amid growing global hunger and domestic policy debates.
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Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud to Chair Catholic Relief Services Board
Bishop Neary praised CRS for embodying the Church’s mission of compassionate accompaniment of those in need.
Catholic Sen. Tim Kaine Blasts GOP for Slashing Aid Funding
The Rescissions Act of 2025 proposes $9.4 billion in cuts to previously appropriated federal funding, $800 million of which supports faith-based organizations like Catholic Relief Services.
Catholic Relief Services Urges Israel to Let Its Humanitarian Aid Teams Into Gaza
Starting this month, Israel began allowing limited amounts of aid into Gaza, but CRS and other humanitarian organizations — as well as the United Nations — have said the limited aid is insufficient.
Catholic Relief Services, US Bishops Urge House to Reinstate Some International Aid Funds
CRS official provided testimony to the House Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs.
Catholic Relief Services Calls for ‘Prompt Payments’ After Termination of USAID Programs
In a March 10 statement posted to X, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported the completion of the International Humanitarian Assistance evaluation.
Former Catholic Relief Services Head Speaks Out Amid Funding Freeze
Carolyn Woo argued for the restoration of federal aid to CRS.
Catholic Relief Services Mobilizes Supplies After Hurricane Rips Through Caribbean
Beryl was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic Ocean.
Catholic Relief Services ‘Alarmed’ by Proposed U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts
The official charitable arm of the U.S. Catholic bishops, CRS has in recent years pushed for more government funds, which make up a substantial portion of the organization’s budget.
Catholic Relief Services Increasing Efforts in Gaza Despite Deaths of Aid Workers
According to United Nations spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, “at least 196 humanitarian workers have been killed since October” in Gaza, which he said “is one of the world’s most dangerous and difficult places to work as a humanitarian.”
