Poverty is not an inevitable misfortune: it has causes that must be recognized and removed, in order to honor the dignity of many brothers and sisters, after the example of the Saints.
-- Pope Francis, October 15, 2017
Catholic Vision for U.S. Humanitarian and Development Assistance
The Catholic Church’s approach to humanitarian and development aid is deeply rooted in its global mission and core values, as well as its vast experience through organizations like Catholic Relief Services (CRS). CRS, the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S., assists hundreds of millions of people annually across 121 countries.
Happening Now
Joint Letter to Congress on Agriculture Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Ms. Kerry Alys Robinson, Mr. Sean Callahan, Mr. James Ennis, and Mr. John Berry, April 28, 2026
Letter to Congress on International Assistance Funding for Fiscal Year 2026
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Bishop Mark J. Seitz, Mr. Sean Callahan, June 9, 2025
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Learn about USCCB’s policy work on the following issue areas.
| Debt Relief | Global Trade | ||
| International Assistance | Environment | ||
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