The global Catholic Church is deeply invested in offering a holistic response to HIV & AIDS. For a variety of reasons though, these efforts are often either unknown or simply misunderstood. With Catholic-based institutions caring for 1 in 4 people in the world living with HIV & AIDS, it can be argued that the Church’s approach to responding to the pandemic merits a second look.

The purpose of this video series is to reflect upon the question, “What makes the Catholic church uniquely suited to respond to what many consider the public health challenge of our time?” University educators are encouraged to use this series as a discussion starter for their classroom. New installments will be posted over the next several months.

View the full length version (35 minutes)

Part I – Introduction: Provides overview of the series, and the work of the Church.

Part II - Community-based Care and Support Examines the Church’s ability to mobilizing communities to be part of the long-term antidote to HIV and AIDS.

Part III – Stigma & Discrimination Highlights the serious effects of discriminating against someone living with or perceived to be living with HIV.

Part IV – Prevention Discusses the Church’s approach to preventing the spread of HIV.

Part V – Treatment Learn about the power of medications to return someone living with HIV to a full and productive life.

Part VI – Orphans and Vulnerable Children Explores the impact of HIV upon the most vulnerable in Society.

Part VII – Looking Ahead This is the final installment discussing the Catholic Church’s approach HIV care.

Get Involved

• Raise awareness of global HIV and AIDS through local activities.
• Learn more about CRS’ HIV and AIDS programming.
• Donate a gift in support CRS HIV programs.

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The imagery used in these videos are for illustrative purposes only; it does not imply any particular health status (such as HIV or AIDS) on the part of any person who appears on the screen.