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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official int'l humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. We assist people in need in more than 100 countries.

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To an outsider, an orphanage is a last resort. Why that's not always true: . #InternationalChildrensDay #100andChange
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EVERY child deserves a family. How we're making this possible w/ @Lumos & @MaestralIntl : . #100andChange
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On #DayOfFamilies read how we're working w/ @Lumos & @MaestralIntl to reunite children w/ #families : . #100andChange
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Being raised in an #orphanage has an effect on early brain development: . #100andChange @lumos @MaestralIntl
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that four members of our staff were killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash yesterday. They lived lives in service to the world’s poor, despite the risks that humanitarian work can often entail.
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True or false: Children live in orphanages because they have no parents. Find out w/ our #100andChange partners @Lumos & @MaestralIntl .
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It is a difficult day as we mourn the loss of two staff members, Chuol Tongyik and Amare Kindeya, who were killed in Ethiopia while returning from an assignment. Please keep Chuol & Amare, their families & our staff in your prayers at this difficult time.
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Kateri Tekakwitha, informally known as “Lily of the Mohawks,” was the first #NativeAmerican of North America to be canonized. She is also the patron saint of #ecology . We honor her legacy as an Algonquin–Mohawk laywoman by listening to the cry of creation and committing to act.
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Tomorrow: CRS, @lumos & @MaestralIntl dispel 3 BIG myths. You'll be surprised by truth. Join us: . #100andChange
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We have assisted over 1.25M #Syrian & #Iraqi #Refugees in the #MiddleEast & Europe. Get to know them: #MuslimBan
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Our hearts weigh heavy today. CRS' longtime contract photographer, Mohamed Reefi, was killed in Gaza City while waiting with other Gazan civilians for food aid to arrive. We are devastated.
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We must protect God’s creation. #ClimateChangein5Words
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Today is an extraordinary day. Together with the entire Church, we're celebrating the canonization of #MotherTeresa !
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Our staff in #Haiti is working hard to get people affected by Saturday's #earthquake basic supplies, like material to repair their homes or emergency shelter materials.
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Fadi is one of thousands of people displaced from their homes in Niger’s western region due to violence & lack of food. But with support from @Ch_JesusChrist & @iamCARITAS #Niger (CADEV), we're providing cash, a roof over their heads & other day-to-day materials they need most.
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A humanitarian crisis is emerging in #Ukraine after Russian forces invaded the country early this morning. We are supporting @caritasukraine as they prepare to provide emergency assistance across the country. Here’s how you can help.
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On Wednesday our staff in #Ethiopia spoke w/ @PowerUSAID about how CRS has rapidly scaled up operations to provide more than 156,400 MT of life-saving food to people affected by the conflict in #Tigray . All thanks to the generous support of @USAIDEthiopia / @USAIDSavesLives .
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#PopeFrancis tells us to welcome & protect #refugees . Tell Congress to join this effort. #CCGPoverty #NoBanNoWall
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Great news: #PopeFrancis said Blessed #MotherTeresa of Calcutta will become a saint on Sept. 4!
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#PopeFrancis appeals to Catholics around the world to pray for peace in Syria. @iamCARITAS #PeacePossible4Syria
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For those asking how to help families at the U.S. and Mexico border, @CCharitiesUSA is on the ground meeting basic needs.
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Help children in need! 100% of donations will help Catholic Charities agencies along the border meet basic needs. Learn about our efforts and how you can make a difference to ensure that children are being treated with care and kindness. #withmigrants
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Why we feel it is imperative to keep children with their parents. #MigrationMonday #ShareJourney #ImmigrantChildren #FamilySeparation
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10 facts you need to know about the image of Our Lady of #Guadalupe . #FeastDay #OurLadyofGuadalupe
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We quickly scaled up our operations in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia when the conflict started displacing people. We went from serving 200,000 people to 1 million. Our @USAIDSavesLives -funded Joint Emergency Operation will reach 1.4 million people by the end of March with food.
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Honor #MotherCabrini on her #feastday , patron saint of #immigrants , by joining the #ShareJourney campaign today: .
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We're honored to work with incredible staff, partners, communities and families across #Africa , in #Haiti and around the world. We experience the beauty, values and cultural richness of those countries and its people every day.
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No matter where we are born, we are all part of God's human family. See what @ArchbishopGomez & @CardinalTurkson say on #WorldRefugeeDay .
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Please pray for people affected by the 7.1 magnitude #earthquake in #Mexico . There are reports of collapsed buildings, fires and gas leaks.
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Every day we see the impact #ClimateChange has on the poor. Leaving #ParisAgreement will make it worse. #CCGPoverty
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We believe in the dignity of every person. Meet the people everyone is talking about: #refugees #MuslimBan
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Thank you @Orioles , @OrioleBird , @TreyMancini & @CRSHelpingHands for an exciting day #OPACY as 30,000 meals were packed!
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Five ways to help the world on #EarthDay : 🌎 Plant a tree in your community. 🌎 Attend a farmers' market. 🌎 Shop for ethical & #fairtrade items. 🌎 Learn about #climatechange . 🌎 Advocate for our Earth and its people.
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More than half of Syrian #refugees are children. Urge Congress to help them & their families. #CCGPoverty #TravelBan
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#GivingTuesday is a time to give back in #gratitude for all that we have been given. By #donating to CRS, you can change the lives of people affected by natural disasters, disease and poverty. #givingback
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10 facts you need to know about the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. #FeastDay
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St. Patrick is known for many things, but did you know he was a trafficked slave? This St. Patrick's Day, we ask you to keep those around the world who are still impacted by #humantrafficking in your prayers. #stpatricksday #stpattysday 🍀
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A powerful message from @Pontifex this morning when he asked the world to reach out and welcome #migrants & #refugees . #ShareJourney
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This is not a one-person job. 848 forty-ton trucks 🚚 moved 33,900 metric tons of food to 1 million people in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia , thanks to @USAIDSavesLives . CRS & @USAIDEthiopia are working to provide life-saving emergency food to people affected by conflict.
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It is our great privilege to share with you that His Excellency, Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, has been named as the new Chairman of the CRS Board of Directors. Welcome, @BishopCaggiano ! @Diobpt #FaithKnowsNoBounds
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Love your Neighbor by being part of the #ShareJourney campaign w/ @Pontifex . Here is how: .
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It’s been one year today since Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed. 157 people died, including four of our colleagues. We mourn them today. Please say a prayer for the families and all of those who lost loved ones in this tragedy.
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Just getting in the first photos from our team on the ground in #Haiti , which was hit by a 5.9 magnitude #earthquake last night. They described people in "very sad situations."
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Just getting first photos now from #Guatemala after the #volcano erupted. The Church has opened shelters and a collection center to receive essential relief items for affected families. #Volcandefuego #Guatemalavolcano #GuatemalaEstaUnida
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He may be black and orange, but he has a heart of gold as @OrioleBird helps us package food for needy families. #Birdland @Orioles #EdSmithStadium
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As Hurricane #Maria makes landfall in #PuertoRico right now, let us pray ...
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On #Pentecost , we are reminded of our unity as one human family. Our new video with @USCCB explains what solidarity means to us.
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Wishing @Pontifex a happy and blessed 86th birthday!
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#Sanddunes are threatening people’s village and crops in southern #Madagascar . CRS’ @DooshimaTsee shows you how CRS is working with communities to stop the #dunes from moving onto their land. It’s pretty interesting! @USAIDMadagascar @USAIDFFP
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Zewudu Gebremehin is a mother of three who fled her home in N. #Ethiopia due to violence. We're working with the local government, local partner Relief Society of #Tigray and @USAIDSavesLives & @USAIDEthiopia to help people like her get the life-saving food & support they need.
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Channeling #StFrancis today and sending love, peace and hope to all those who need it today.
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Wishing a happy and healthy birthday to Pope Francis!
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As #Trump talks about a ban on accepting #refugees , remember these words from #PopeFrancis .
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Following tragic attacks in #SriLanka , we mourn the loss of life and injuries of innocent people, some of whom were celebrating Easter mass. We stand in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka and with our local partners.
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Throughout #Advent & on the Feast of #OurLadyofGuadalupe , we ask for Mary’s intercession for the safety and well-being of her fellow travelers—especially #migrants & #refugees . #ShareJourney
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Today we honor the life of #Saint Josephine Bakhita. Sold into slavery at age 9, she later found freedom, became a religious sister and devoted her life to caring for others. Today we ask for her intercession as we reflect on how we can each help end slavery. #catholic #feastday
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A good reminder from Sister Helen Prejean. #MondayMotivation #BeFaithful
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Be inspired by Mother Cabrini. She helped immigrants at the turn of the 20th century. #ShareJourney
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We've reached over 1 million people in the #Tigray region of #Ethiopia with food that will last each person about 3 months. And we're not done yet. The @USAIDSavesLives -funded Joint Emergency Operation led by CRS, aims to reach 1.4 million people in Tigray by the end of March.
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On #WorldRefugeeDay , we honor our refugee sisters and brothers and pledge our support for all people who are displaced around the world. Our faith teaches us that every person is created in God’s image and that we must treat all people with dignity and respect. Let us #pray .
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Our poorest brothers & sisters are depending on us to honor the #ParisAgreement . #ActOnClimate #CCGPoverty
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On the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, we ask Mary's intercession as we pray for peace on today's #WorldDayofPeace .
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Our brothers & sisters in #Nepal need our prayers. Here are general intercessions you can use. #NepalEarthquake http://t.co/VfOFC4SYxr
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On 3rd anniversary of #PopeFrancis ' election & the #SyriaWar entering its 6th year, remember what he asked of us.
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Today, we honor women around the world. Celebrate #IWD2019 by raising your voice & calling on Congress to support programs that help to empower women worldwide: . #CCGPoverty #ShareJourney
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Lift your voice today! On #WorldRefugeeDay you can support millions of #refugees & migrants by urging Congress to protect humanitarian assistance. #ShareJourney #CCGPoverty
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Along with our partner @caritasukraine we are preparing to assist the people of #Ukraine in the event of an incursion. The needs will be significant--including transportation, reception centers, food, water, and medical supplies. Here's how you can help.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Benedict XVI & join Catholics around the world in mourning this great loss. We take comfort in the words of this prayer: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
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On Sunday, #VolcandeFuego erupted in #Guatemala , causing destruction and chaos. Roads and houses were destroyed, families evacuated the area and lives were lost. Your help is needed to provide emergency food, water and other essentials. Give today: .
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Please join us in praying a #prayer of protection. @USCCB #COVID19 #coronavirus
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Help your brothers & sisters affected by the #earthquake in #Mexico . Your gift will help provide emergency supplies.
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In #Italy , one of the hardest hit areas for the #coronavirus , the Catholic church continues its work to help the poor. Our partner @caritas_milano is giving out free food and keeping homeless shelters open. You can help by donating here: . #CaritasOnCovid19
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Pope Francis released his message for #WorldDaysofPeace . Here are some of the takeaways. He calls us to: 1. Welcome, 2. Protect, 3. Promote, 4. Integrate, migrants and refugees. RT if you agree! #ShareJourney
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We cannot turn our backs on our brothers & sisters who are fleeing the same people who perpetrated the #ParisAttacks
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Mary, Mother of all nations, #pray for us!
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To the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, plumbers, postal carriers, electricians, grocers, and everyone who is working to keeping us safe and fed during the time of #COVID : Thank you! ❤️
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On this #AllSaintsDay , we ask for the intercession of each member of the Communion of Saints. Offer your own #prayer in our Virtual Chapel:
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in #Istanbul . Please pray for them.
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We are moved by this quote from Pope Francis. It motivates us to continue our work with our brothers and sisters around the world.
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🚨 A massive 7.2 magnitude #earthquake struck #Haiti Saturday morning, raising concerns about significant loss of life, injury & damage. You can provide immediate assistance for our Haitian sisters & brothers desperate to survive this situation: .
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#NoBrainerWayToHappinessIs helping our brothers and sisters in need. #ShareJourney
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We interviewed dozens of #refugees and citizens born in the United States about their fears. This is what they shared with us about their journey. Watch more: . #ShareJourney
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Our prayers are with all of the families, both survivors and those who lost loved ones, affected by today's horrific bombings in #Egypt .
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The powerful message #PopeFrancis delivered to the @WHSummit today. #ShareHumanity
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On the Solemnity of #CorpusChristi may we remember to nourish others as we have been nourished.
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On #GoodFriday , reflect and watch @CRSRiceBowl digital retreats: .
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Please say a #prayer for everyone affected by the #tsunami that struck #Indonesia Saturday night. #IndonesiaTsunami
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Our partner Caritas Escuintla reports significant destruction from #GuatemalaVolcano lava flows. The Church has opened shelters and is providing emergency aid for people in need. #GuatemalaEstaUnida #VolcandeFuego #Guatemala @CaritasGuate
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Please pray for the people of #Haiti , who are dealing with a major #earthquake that struck this morning. There are concerns of significant loss of life, homes and more. We are monitoring the situation closely.
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We’re at #EdSmithStadium today, packaging 15,000 meals for families in need with @Orioles , @JimOriolesTV , @OrioleBird and @CRSHelpingHands . A great event with a great team! #OrangeSpring
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One in nine people around the world do not have enough to eat. As Catholics, we are called to honor the dignity of every human being. Join our new #NourishChange campaign to prevent and #EndHunger around the world. #CCGPoverty
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For resources to keep #refugees in your #thoughts , #prayers and #actions , visit our Resource Center: #MuslimBan
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Yet another #tsunami has hit #Indonesia killing more than 200 & injuring hundreds more. Complementing the local government's rapid search & rescue efforts, we have mobilized a team to reach the families affected by this new disaster. Here's how you help: .
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Jesus is risen, Alleluia! Say a special prayer of thanksgiving and joy to celebrate Christ’s victory over death and the promise of eternal life. #EasterSunday #CRSRiceBowl
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On the feast day of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, we honor her merciful & preferential love for the poor & forgotten. http://t.co/uFK9uB2OsB
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