--New report reveals CRS/USAID dispensed millions of contraceptives and abortifacients--Since at least 2009, despite numerous well documented reports, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has denied having had any part in the distribution of contraception in any of its projects. Here are a few examples of what has already been reported:In 2008, CRS was caught by theologian Germaine Grisez, distributing flip-charts promoting condom use. In 2012, 86% of CRS’s domestic grants went to … [Read more...]
98% Of CRS Employee Political Donations Go To Pro-Abortion Candidates
Contributions for political campaigns are recorded and monitored, and made available as public information in order to ensure transparency in the political process. The information found in these recorded contributions are closely monitored and analyzed by political parties and research organizations in order to look for trends in certain demographic groups. Oftentimes, when one files a political contribution, the donor provides information on their employer or gives some indication as to what … [Read more...]
CRS: Introducing Sheep to Wolves
At the beginning of Lent, the Lepanto Institute published an article titled “Fighting Poverty by Eliminating Children,” spotlighting some of Catholic Relief Services’ more egregious grants and partnerships. In re-examining CRS’s dealings, it was necessary to re-visit the false rhetoric CRS has employed, attempting to justify what it is doing. Shortly after publishing this article, Archbishop Coakley, CRS’s chairman, sent a letter to all bishops in the country. In the opening line of this letter, … [Read more...]
Girl Scouts Committee Disbanded Over Relationship with Oxfam. What about CRS?
In a letter dated February 18, 2016 and addressed to priests, scout leaders and the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Archbishop Carlson disbanded the Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts had been under increasing scrutiny by Catholics over the years because of its intimate relationships with abortion and contraception providing organizations, such as Planned Parenthood. The website Girl Scouts, Why not? is full of information documenting the Girl Scouts' promotion of … [Read more...]
The USCCB’s Double Standard
Last week, the Lepanto Institute published an article regarding the funding practices of Catholic Relief Services. In the article, we indicated the regular granting of funds provided by Catholic Relief Services to organizations that distribute contraception, perform surgical sterilizations and commit abortions.Last week, Catholic Relief Services responded to our article by complaining that: Every misleading message included in the latest Lepanto posting has been thoroughly reviewed by CRS … [Read more...]
