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.
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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.”
Catholic Relief Services Calls For ‘Immediate Cessation of Violence’ in Gaza to Allow Aid
O’Keefe said CRS has several dozen workers in Gaza ‘who, although their families are displaced, they’re continuing to serve their community.’
Catholic Relief President on Aid to Gaza: Let’s ‘Get it Going,’ ‘Take Care of These People’
The organization’s call for relief went out Wednesday while President Joe Biden was visiting Israel in support of the war-torn Jewish state.
Philadelphia Archbishop to Head Catholic Relief Services’ Board of Directors
The three-year appointment is one of the first official acts of Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops last week.
CRS Warns of ‘Hunger Pandemic’ Afflicting the Elderly in Cuba
“There’s a shortage of food, hygiene supplies and personal health protection equipment” in Cuba, according to a CRS director.
