Theodore McCarrick, 92, Former Cardinal Charged with CSA in 1977

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I told you these guy were good! They already have pledged nearly as much as the U.S. Government has, and it's ready to be distributed now! This is why they are often ranked as the #1 charity for efficiency and effectiveness. On the very first day of the disaster they donated $500,000. For those looking for a charity, please consider them. Unlike the Red Cross and some others, around 95% of donations go straight to those in need. Just a suggestion.


By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press Writer

BALTIMORE - Catholic Relief Services is pledging $25 million for emergency relief and long-term programs to help people in southeast Asia recover from the tsunami that has killed more than 117,000 people and left millions without clean water, shelter, food or medicine.

The amount committed by the Baltimore-based group, which is the official international humanitarian organization of the U.S. Catholic community, is one of the largest to date. It's only $10 million less than the money initially pledged by the U.S. government for emergency aid.

"We must brace for the commitment this emergency asks of us and be as generous as we can," said Ken Hackett, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services.

Caroline Brennan, a spokeswoman for the group, said the money is available now and will be dispersed as programs evolve.

CRS staff throughout the southeast Asian region are working with local partners in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia to establish the best response.

Depending on local needs, the money could be used to provide food, water, shelter, medicine, clothing and household items.

Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the archbishop of Washington, said Thursday he will visit Sri Lanka to see firsthand the damage inflicted by the tsunamis.

"I hope that, with this trip, I may better understand the needs and concerns of the people affected so deeply by the terrible disaster, and then bring those concerns back to the United States," he said.

McCarrick is expected in Sri Lanka on Jan. 11. He leaves for South Africa next week on a long-planned trip with Catholic Relief Services.

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http://www.catholicrelief.org

McCarrick has been charged with sexual assault. I'm not surprised at all. The RCC continues to operate as a criminal racketeering institution. I wouldn't donate to an organized crime syndicate even if they built hospitals. Truly an evil institution: Home - BishopAccountability.org

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Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, charged with sexual assault over alleged 1977 incident