Tag Archives: Catholic Relief Services
Poverty and conflict in South Sudan
By Rene Lambert, My colleague, Jane Andanje and I, flew in a small eight-seater plane from Juba to Boma Town in Jonglei, South Sudan. We were on our way to see how Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Internationalis might assist … Continue reading
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Mass in South Sudan for a new nation
By Kim Pozniak A day after the people of South Sudan came together to declare their independence, they converged on St. Teresa Cathedral of Juba, South Sudan’s capital, on July 10th to celebrate a special Mass dedicated to their new … Continue reading
Filed under Emergencies, South Sudan, Sudan votes 2011
Live chat with bishop from southern Sudan
The first miracle in Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala’s life happened when he was just a few months old. During a military raid on his village in southern Sudan, soldiers entered his family’s house and killed his mother and sister. They left … Continue reading
Filed under Emergencies, South Sudan, Sudan votes 2011
Helping families caught in Thai-Cambodia conflict
By Laura Sheahen, CRS As fighting on the border between Thailand and Cambodia continues, Caritas Cambodia together with the support of Caritas member Catholic Relief Services is aiding thousands of families who had to flee shelling. “Many families who left … Continue reading
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Pakistan floods: shelter saved us
By Jessica Howell, Catholic Relief Services (CRS is a Caritas member) The early days of last August seemed fairly unremarkable for the small Pakistani village of Rajo Bhayo, until the Indus River – swollen from days of unending monsoon rains … Continue reading
Filed under Emergencies, Pakistan floods 2010
Pakistan 6 months after floods: Ariz’s story
By Jessica Howell, Programme and Advocacy Officer, Catholic Relief Services A wizened man whose mirthful eyes suggest more mischief than age, Ariz smirks when asked how old he is. “More than 50,” he said, to the chuckles of his friends and family … Continue reading
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Pakistan 6 months after floods: Dulshan’s story
By Jessica Howell, Programme and Advocacy Officer, Catholic Relief Services Dulshan Bajkani looks to be about 23 years old, but she says she doesn’t know for sure. Regardless of her age, she’s endured more in the last six months than any woman … Continue reading
Filed under Emergencies, Pakistan floods 2010
Haiti mourns its loss one year after quake
Read in French or Spanish Homily of Cardinal Robert Sarah, President of Pontifical Council Cor Unum Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Hebrews 2:14-18; Psalms 105:1-2, 3-4, 8-9; Mark 1:29-39) Cher tout people Haïtien: Moin poté la pé ak Ké Kontan Gran Mèt la pou … Continue reading
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