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Catholic Relief Services ordered to pay ex-employee $60,000 in LGBT discrimination suit
The dispute came down to the court’s interpretation of the “ministerial exception,” a legal doctrine that exempts religious entities from... Read more
Catholic Relief Services, bishops urge House to reinstate some international aid funds
CRS Executive Vice President Bill O’Keefe presented lawmakers with “a Catholic pro-life vision of international assistance that drives to the... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘prompt payments’ after termination of USAID programs
“As part of the Catholic Church, Catholic Relief Services believes that human life is a precious gift from God that... Read more
Bishops call for ‘vital’ donations to Catholic Relief Services after federal aid freeze
Catholic Relief Services has been scrambling for funding since the Trump administration in January ordered major cuts to foreign aid... Read more
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos
Sean Callahan said he was able to witness the countless displaced individuals and families that have struggled in Gaza since... Read more
Catholic Relief Services warns of disease, ‘long-term’ hunger amid devastating Ghana flood
A CRS representative in Ghana said 200,000 hectares remain covered by water in the southeastern part of the country, impacting... Read more
USAID announces ‘religious engagement policy’ aimed at partnering with faith groups
The agency said the policy underscored “the important role of religious communities and faith-based organizations [FBOs] as strategic development partners.” Read more
Two CRS aid workers killed in Ethiopia
Two Catholic Relief Services workers were shot and killed April 9, Easter Sunday, while riding in a CRS vehicle in... Read more
Typhoon Goni hits Philippines, compounding damage of storms and coronavirus
Typhoon Goni has hit the Philippines, killing several people and causing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes... Read more
Hurricane Laura brings hardship to Caribbean, Gulf Coast
Hurricane Laura caused flooding in several Caribbean territories over the weekend, killing at least 24 people and causing thousands to... Read more
Catholic aid groups provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Amphan
Catholic Relief Services is among the agencies providing aid to those impacted by Cyclone Amphan in Bangladesh and eastern India.... Read more
Catholic aid group expresses concern over Haiti unrest
Political conditions in Haiti have disrupted aid programs and increased economic hardships, leaving Catholic Relief Services concerned about another humanitarian... Read more
South Asia floods: 'Everything is coming to a complete standstill'
Catholic Relief Services is working with local partners to provide aid amid severe flooding and landslides in parts of India,... Read more
Catholics assist those impacted by Cyclone Fani in India, Bangladesh
A category four cyclone struck India's Odisha state Friday morning, but humanitarian groups and government forces are better prepared than... Read more
Catholic Relief Services aids cyclone-stricken nothern Mozambique
Catholic Relief Services is appealing for additional aid after Cyclone Kenneth struck northern Mozambique last week, the second such storm... Read more
Cutting Central American aid will make matters worse, critics say
While the United States threatens to cut funding to Central America in response to immigration issues, critics say the cutbacks... Read more
Catholic Relief Services caring for victims of Haiti earthquake
Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' charitable outreach, is providing first aid and sending material aid to the areas affected... Read more
Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan’s new government without explanation. The move follows... Read more
Catholic Relief Services aids victims of monsoon flooding in India
Record flash floods and landslides in the southwest state of Kerala in India have left hundreds dead and thousands more... Read more
The past seven years: A reflection on the Syrian Civil War
Seven years ago, on March 15, 2011, the Syrian Civil War began. Since then, the conflict in Syria has forced... Read more
