CRS sends Congress a ‘Catholic, pro-life vision’ for foreign aid amid USAID shutdown
- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services are requesting Congress to approve tens of billions for international humanitarian assistance in the upcoming appropriations bill.
- O'Keefe stated that funding freezes led to the elimination of 74 programs serving 20 million people abroad.
- Both organizations urged Congress to appropriate over $10 billion for global health programs addressing various critical health issues.
- O'Keefe emphasized principles of human dignity and solidarity in foreign aid approaches during his testimony to Congress.
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Catholic Relief Services, bishops urge House to reinstate some international aid funds
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Pro-life congressman supports bill that would ensure foreign aid isn’t spent on abortions
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Catholic Relief Services, US Bishops Urge House to Reinstate Some International Aid Funds
Credit: Photo courtesy of Catholic Relief Services Catholic Relief Services workers help to distribute humanitarian aid materials to Gazan civilians in March 2024. CRS official provided testimony to the House Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs.


CRS advocates 'Catholic, pro-life vision' for foreign aid amid USAID shutdown
As the Trump administration moved to formally dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development, Catholic Relief Services, the overseas charitable arm of the Catholic Church in the U.S., has advocated for U.S. foreign aid to continue on a new path shaped by Catholic principles.
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