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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
CRS Responds to Thousands of Refugees Arriving in Greece
CRS is responding to a massive influx of refugees arriving in Greece every day.More
February 12, 2016
CRS Applauds New Syrian Peace Agreement
CRS urges that the agreement be implimented as quickly as possible.More
February 11, 2016
Understanding Syrian Refugees, One Story at a Time
CRS Global Fellow shares his story on his recent trip to the Balkans to meet refugees.More
February 8, 2016
CRS Responding to Growing Number of Syrian Refugees in Southern Turkey
CRS is coordinating with the Turkish government to respond to their immediate needs.More
February 4, 2016
CRS Applauds Administration for Continued Support of Syrian Refugees
The Obama administration pledges $600 million in additional funds for Syrian refugees.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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January 21, 2016
An appeal to end the suffering in Syria
CRS joins more than 120 humanitarian organizations and United Nations agencies in a joint appeal today urging the world to raise their voices and call for an end to the Syria crisis.More
January 20, 2016
Oil Price Plunge Affecting Displaced in Iraq as Winter Bears Down
The worldwide plunge in oil prices is reducing support for the millions of displaced in Iraq whose needs are only growing.More
December 17, 2015
CRS Ramps Up Refugee Response in Europe
CRS will provide assistance to 300,000 transiting refugees and economic migrants.More