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Amid aid cuts, Catholic relief groups vow continued backing for Africa
Overseas development agencies pledged their continued support for the Church and civil organizations in Africa amid foreign fund cuts. Read more
UPDATE: Catholic Sen. Tim Kaine blasts GOP for slashing aid funding
Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday called the cuts an “attack on the religious organizations so that they cannot do the... Read more
Bishop says U.S. aid cuts, not migrants, crippling South Africa’s health system
A South African bishop blames “recent suspension of most U.S. foreign aid”" for medication shortages and a rise in violence... Read more
Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs
The United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food... 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
Biden administration releases report on its worldwide ‘LGBTQI+’ policy agenda
The U.S. Department of State-led initiative details how various federal agencies are participating in the sweeping American foreign policy effort. Read more
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... Read more
Senate bill would expand restrictions on foreign aid for abortions
The bill, known as the American Values Act, would clarify existing prohibitions on foreign aid for abortions. Read more
CRS welcomes senators' call for humanitarian funding to West Bank, Gaza
Catholic Relief Services was among 18 organizations that have welcomed the introduction of a Senate Resolution calling on the Trump... Read more
Catholic aid organizations ask US to restore funds for Palestinian refugees
Catholic aid leaders and others have requested that the White House reconsider its decision to withhold $65 million designated for... Read more
