The #ImmaculateConception — the moment Mary was conceived without sin — prepared her to become the Mother of God. Today, we ask for Mary’s intercession for all mothers and children around the world.

When U.S. aid priorities shifted, 170 schools in Haiti were at risk of losing books & supplies. Your generosity changed that. Today, classrooms are filled with the tools kids need to learn and dream big. 👉 This #GivingTuesday, give hope: brnw.ch/21wXoob.

Maya, from CRS Lebanon, witnessed #PopeLeoXIV address thousands of young people during his first visit to #Lebanon. Watch what it was like to be part of this amazing moment.

On #WorldAIDSDay, we pray for healing, hope and courage. Lord, help us care for the most vulnerable and support those ministering to people with HIV/AIDS. Join us on @hallowapp.bsky.social to #PrayTogether. brnw.ch/21wXYOK

In #Sudan, 900 farmers in the El Gezira State received wheat seeds to start growing food again—thanks to support from the World Bank. This project, meant to help families bounce back after tough times, will help increase access to affordable food & strengthen local food systems.

As #COP30 comes to a close, Madison from @catholicrelief.bsky.social sends message about Catholics as signs of hope on the ground in Belém! #EcoCatholic

The Global Fund has saved millions of lives from #AIDS, #TB and #Malaria. CRS calls for a robust replenishment of this vital worldwide partnership. Read our full statement here: brnw.ch/21wXI8Y.

In Central and East #Darfur states in #Sudan, access to healthcare is limited and conflict has displaced thousands. CRS Sudan is supporting 25 health facilities to deliver vital care to communities. Keep reading to find out more ⬇️ (1/3)

Advent begins on November 30 and is the season leading up to the celebration of #Christmas. Sign up to get our #Advent wreath prayer guide and access weekly prayers, stories and reflections to deepen your faith this holy season: brnw.ch/21wXqq8.

A special day with @fordham.edu! CRS CEO Sean Callahan had lunch with the University's CRS Chapter. Thank you for your ongoing support of CRS!

Today, @fordham.edu released the Fordham Pope Francis Global Poverty Report — a response to Pope Francis’ call for a simple yet broad measure of poverty and wellbeing. CRS CEO Sean Callahan spoke at the event. Keep reading to find out what the report revealed this year. ⬇️ (1/3)

Today we celebrate the feast day of #SaintFrancesCabrini. Caring for others was fundamental to #MotherCabrini’s sense of mission. She was an advocate for immigrants with a compassionate heart. For that reason, she was declared universal Patroness of Immigrants by Pope Pius XII.

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio S. David from the Philippines spoke at our #COP30 side event on climate finance. He highlighted how the changing climate is supercharging typhoons like the recent one that struck the Philippines. He called out the moral imperative of climate finance—it's justice, not charity.

On Oct. 28, #HurricaneMelissa struck #Jamaica, destroying homes & buildings, uprooting trees, & leaving tens of thousands of people without electricity. CRS has extensive experience supporting emergency response efforts across the region for decades.

Attending #COP30? Join us! Climate finance from a faith perspective: the link between ecological and national debt, and how high quality climate finance can address them, in the UNFCCC context. 📍 Side Event Room 5 🗓 Tuesday, Nov. 11 🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

CRS is attending #COP30 to lift up the voices of the communities we serve as part of our faith and mission. @cop30brazil.bsky.social

#TyphoonKalmaegi devastates the #Philippines. This powerful storm has swept across Leyte province and continues to impact communities nationwide. Over 1.6 million people have been affected. 👉 Donate now to help provide shelter, clean water, food, and emergency supplies: brnw.ch/21wXgx3.

With #COP30 starting in less than a week, CRS joins @usccbofficial.bsky.social in calling for world leaders to take “urgent, courageous action to protect God’s creation and people.” Read the full statement here: brnw.ch/21wXbL3

Dasmatou Gambila beams with pride as she shows off her new pigs—her latest investment. Living in Togo, West Africa, Dasmatou joined a CRS-supported Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC). These groups help people without access to banks save money and lend to each other.

A humanitarian crisis is worsening across #Sudan as conflict has torn lives apart. Since 2023, CRS and our partners have reached 2.5 million vulnerable people with food, health care, education and more. You can help 👉 brnw.ch/21wXagT.

#HurricaneMelissa’s intense winds destroyed homes and buildings, uprooted trees, and left tens of thousands of people without shelter, clean water or electricity. Please give today to help families in #Haiti & #Jamaica stay safe & recover: brnw.ch/21wX49F.

Your help is urgently needed for families affected by #HurricaneMelissa in Jamaica and southern Haiti. You can provide vital relief to vulnerable families to help them meet their most urgent needs, including shelter, clean water, cash & food assistance: brnw.ch/21wWYr6.

A rare Cat 5 hurricane may be the strongest ever to hit Jamaica. CRS teams in Haiti & Jamaica are prepping shelter, water & aid. Families face deadly flooding, landslides & displacement. Your gift can help provide lifesaving support: brnw.ch/21wWYr6. #HurricaneMelissa

Through careful stewardship of resources, we make sure the funds you have so generously entrusted go where they are most needed. Learn more. ⬇️ You can help us continue this lifesaving work: brnw.ch/21wVUNj

The humanitarian situation in #Gaza remains desperate. Hunger and malnutrition are widespread. People are returning home to find their houses destroyed. Safe shelter is of urgent concern, especially as winter approaches. Keep reading. ⬇️ (1/3)

Trusted, rooted & resilient—faith actors are key to scaling development & humanitarian efforts. From Ethiopia’s RFSA program to global peacebuilding, their impact is real. Keep reading for more from #WBGMeetings ⬇️ (1/2)

Our global family is facing starvation, poverty, and even death because they don’t have enough food. This #WorldFoodDay, you can help! 👉 Give now to fight hunger and build a better future. Together, we can break the cycle of food insecurity: brnw.ch/21wWuNa.

CRS CEO Sean Callahan, Regional Director Matt Davis, and Country Representative Zemede Zewdie, along with Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, met with His Excellency Taye Atske Selassie, President of #Ethiopia, to align on shared priorities and highlight CRS’ ongoing work in the country. (1/2)

Today, we celebrate #RuralWomen like Lilia from Maasin, Iloilo. Through the Iloilo Water Resilience Initiative (#IWARI) Project, she helped secure safe water access & became a key voice in watershed protection. 💬 “We used to walk far for water. Now, we have a voice.” - Lilia

We pray that the ceasefire in #Gaza holds. When increased aid can enter, we can deliver. We have teams, offices, warehouses and distribution points—and are further expanding our capacity on the ground to respond. Please give a life-saving gift today: brnw.ch/21wUu4o.

CRS uses cost analysis to make data-driven decisions that stretch every dollar in our #HumanitarianAid. From nutrition to #education, we’re improving lives with smarter, cost-efficient programming. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWo5f.

On this World Day of Migrants & Refugees, we celebrate the Jubilee of Migrants—a two-day celebration within the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year of Hope that honors migrants, refugees, & asylum seekers. Join us as we pray for a path to peace for people who have been forced to leave everything behind.

Marking ten years of Laudato Si’, Pope Leo XIV shares his remarks from Rome at the Raising Hope Conference.

Please join us in prayer for all those affected by the devastating 6.9 magnitude #earthquake that struck the central #Philippines. This tragedy comes in the wake of back-to-back typhoons and widespread flooding from monsoon rains. #PhilippinesEarthquake

We treat our donors as mission partners, rooted in Catholic values and Gospel inspiration. With 80+ years of global service, CRS ensures your gifts reach those most in need—quickly, reliably and with full accountability. We have an A+ rating from Charity Watch. brnw.ch/21wVUNj Learn more ⬇️

In #Haiti, Wilson Decilien can now send his kids to school and feed his family, thanks to cash and food vouchers from CRS’ “A Stronger Haiti” project. A simple act of support made a world of difference. 💫

Every morning, children in 186 schools across The Gambia in West Africa arrive knowing that two things await them: a warm, nourishing meal and a chance to learn. For more than 57,000 students across 186 schools, this daily pairing of nourishment and knowledge is more than routine—it’s a lifeline.

Sandia Saintilmond knows Haiti’s future lies in its youth. Through the “A Stronger Haiti” project, 1,300+ young entrepreneurs have gained business skills, empowering them to launch ventures, support families and build a brighter tomorrow. #Haiti

Catholic social teaching calls us to care for the most vulnerable—regardless of where they live. CRS was created by the U.S. Catholic Church to serve the most vulnerable outside of the United States. Help us continue this lifesaving work: brnw.ch/21wVUNj.

On this International Day of Peace, we invite you to reflect on these words by #PopeLeoXIV. #PeaceDay

In #Haiti, hope is rising through entrepreneurship. From beekeeping and breadmaking to sugar cane juice and sorghum farming, Haitians are building businesses that uplift their families and communities. “A Stronger Haiti” is a 5-year project, reaching more than 17,000 families.

International #HumanitarianAid has faced a lot of criticism lately, but it plays a crucial role in saving lives and promoting global stability. (1/3)

This is humanitarian aid in action. In the #CentralAfricanRepublic, we reached a major milestone. 💸 Over 5,100 individuals received cash assistance to help meet their basic food needs—empowering families to choose what’s best for them. (1/2)

Meet Blessed #CarloAcutis, the millennial saint-to-be who used tech to spread faith. His canonization will be held on September 7th.

A 6.0-magnitude #earthquake struck eastern #Afghanistan on August 31, leaving thousands displaced. Homes are destroyed, roads blocked, and water systems severely damaged. CRS and our local partners immediately responded. Please give a vital gift today! brnw.ch/21wVnrU

We can't say it enough. All human life is sacred.

Today, Pope Leo XIV invites us to unite in prayer & fasting for peace in all places torn by armed conflict. The @usccbofficial.bsky.social is also encouraging dioceses to consider a collection to support our life-saving work in #Gaza. Make a gift today: brnw.ch/21wUu4o. Together, let us pray.

Nearing 100 days of papacy, Pope Leo XIV could renew interest and investment in global health. CRS, top leaders and policy experts spoke to Think Global Health about the pope’s “deep roots in serving vulnerable communities.” Read the full article ➡️ brnw.ch/21wV6gT.

CRS welcomes the call by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the @usccbofficial.bsky.social for a special collection to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support to families in #Gaza and surrounding areas of the Middle East. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wV6d4

CRS joined UN agencies, NGOs, and local authorities in Adré, Chad, for #WorldHumanitarianDay, celebrating under the theme "Acting for humanity, beyond challenges." It was an opportunity to advocate for humanitarian worker protection and share the impact of CRS’s work in the region.