“The crisis in Darfur must be ended. We cannot stand idly by while human life is threatened. The United States and the international community can and must do more to end this moral and humanitarian crisis,” says Bishop Ricard in a call to action on behalf of the bishops in September 2005.

While the U.S. Catholic bishops are pleased with the House of Representatives approval of the “Darfur Peace and Accountability Act” (H.R. 3127) more work is needed.

ACT NOW! If you haven’t already done so, now is the moment to make your voice heard by joining the Million Voices for Darfur Campaign. The Coalition, an alliance of over 150 faith-based, humanitarian and human rights organizations, seeks to collect one million postcards encouraging the President in his call for a stronger multinational force to protect the people of Darfur. These postcards are available both in paper and electronically www.savedarfur.org.

Let you elected officials know that we will hold them accountable to stand by their commitment to the people of Darfur. For more information and to get involved visit the following websites:

USCCB, Social Development and World Peace: www.usccb.org/sdwp
Catholic Relief Services: www.crs.org
Save Darfur Coalition: www.SaveDarfur.org