CRS wishes you a Happy World Fair Trade Day! Have a second cup of your favorite fair trade coffee and read what it’s all about. Catholic Relief Services is an official sponsor of World Fair Trade Day. Learn how to … Continue reading
In a microfinance program in Mexico, women (who are often the heads of their household) receive financial training and an initial $75 loan to start a new business as part of a savings and internal lending program (SILC) supported by … Continue reading
Scott Campbell, who directed the CRS disaster response in Banda Aceh, Indonesia following the Indian Ocean tsunami, worked for five years to complete the reconstruction plan, and then decided it was time to pursue a graduate degree. He enrolled in … Continue reading
Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, CRS Board Chair, has an article in the latest issue of America magazine on his recent to Cuba as part of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops delegation for the pastoral visit of Pope Benedict XVI. … Continue reading
A delegation from Catholic Relief Services arrived in Portland, OR to be part of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s annual exposition. The event gathers experts, business owners, producers and coffee enthusiasts. CRS’ delegation is headed by CRS’ Fair Trade program. … Continue reading
By Robyn Fieser CRS Communications HAVANA, Cuba–With 18 percent of its 11 million people over the age of 60, Cuba is the country in Latin America with the second largest concentration of elderly people. That is due in part to … Continue reading
Here is a short excerpt from Pope Benedict XVI’s address at the Welcoming Ceremony on his arrival in Cuba. He encouraged the faith, hope and love of the Cuban people and spoke of the aspiration of all people to fulfill … Continue reading
Editors: Robyn Fieser, CRS’ Regional Information Officer for Latin American and the Caribbean, is currently in Havana providing coverage of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI. You may contact her for interviews or Catholic Church sources in Cuba, particularly staff … Continue reading
McClatchy Newspapers report from Havana on Pope Benedict XVI’s imminent visit to Cuba and the evolution of the Church’s role in that country. HAVANA — When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Cuba on Monday, 14 years after the last papal … Continue reading
For the past several days, Pope Benedict XVI has been in Guanajuato, Mexico on a pilgrimmage to bring a message hope to the nation. In some of his remarks, he highlighted a message of hope and the role charity plays … Continue reading
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