With roots in WWII, Catholic Relief Services marks 70 years

Baltimore-based CRS has a presence in 100 countries.

In February of 1951, 4,000 refugees in the displaced persons camp of the Allied Military Government, Trieste, shared in the above distribution of 1,200 pounds of butter that was given to them as part of the Christmas gift of War Relief Services, N.C.W.C., Trieste Mission. (Courtesy Catholic Charities)

Selfishness is a downer, proclaiming Christ brings joy, pope says

Selfishness only brings sadness and bitterness, the pope said.

Pope Francis passes a crucifix as he leaves his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Six men ordained as transitional deacons

People in support of six men ordained transitional deacons packed the basilica May 18.

James Boric, Ned Conklin, Carlos Osorio, Andrew DeFusco,  Joseph Langan and Canisius Tah were ordained to the Transitional Deaconate during a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori May 18. (Tom McCarthy Jr. | CR Staff)

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With roots in WWII, Catholic Relief Services marks 70 years
May 23 2013
Baltimore-based CRS has a presence in 100 countries.

Be salt of the earth, not ‘museum Christians,’ pope says at Mass
May 23 2013
Christians are called to be the salt of the earth, and if they don’t share the flavor of their faith, hope and love with others, they are simply “museum Christians,” Pope Francis said.

Selfishness is a downer, proclaiming Christ brings joy, pope says
May 22 2013
Selfishness only brings sadness and bitterness, the pope said.

Deacons Marrero and Okeke Baltimore’s new priests come from afar
May 22 2013
Learn about Deacons Marrero and Okeke, who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 8.

Vatican denies pope performed public exorcism
May 22 2013
When Pope Francis solemnly laid both hands on the head of a young man in a wheelchair and prayed intently over him for several minutes, he was not performing an exorcism, said the Vatican spokesman.

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