Former head of 2014 Peace Award organisation to speak at Malta launch of ACN’s 2016 Religious Freedom in the World report The 13th edition of the Religious Freedom in the World report, produced by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) will be launched in Malta on 25 [...]
"... and always the sea” - Exhibition of paintings at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta in aid of charity Joe Spiteri Staines, the President of The Pastel Society of Malta, is exhibiting a selection of his works at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de [...]
EU Politicians Skype with Children in Aleppo on the feast day of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) European Parliament Vice-President Mr. Antonio Tajani along with EU Special Envoy for Religious Freedom and Belief Mr. Jan Figel, together with the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), organised a 1 [...]
Displaced Iraqi Christians Rejoice Over Liberation of Qaraqosh “We are so happy, and we are praying to be able to return to our homes one day”. On 6 August 2014 the plain of Niniveh was overrun by the forces of IS. It was the beginning of a time of exile [...]
Aleppo children’s peace drawings exhibited at European Parliament In the week before the Skype conference with EU politicians, in West Aleppo a group of 25 Christian and Muslim children under the guidance of the Franciscan friar Fr. Ibrahim prepared songs, drawings and special messages of peace. European Parliament Vice-President [...]
ACN Malta thanks 8000 Maltese children who participated in Prayer for Peace on 18 Oct ACN Malta would like to thank all the children, schools and organisations who joined in the Prayer for Peace event by reciting the Rosary on 18 October. Special thanks goes to the school heads and [...]
ACN Malta expresses sorrow at the terrorist bombing of Christian churches in Egypt Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - Malta was very saddened to hear the news of the horrific religiously motivated terrorist bombings in Egypt yesterday. As a charitable organisation that promotes religious freedom and helps persecuted [...]
ISRAEL - Newly restored tomb of Jesus rededicated The tomb believed to be that of Jesus has just been restored in a multi-million dollar renovation. The shrine needed urgent attention after years of exposure to the candle smoke, water and humidity due to condensation from the breath of visitors. [...]
IRAQ - Holy Week multi-faith Peace March from Erbil to Alqosh During Holy Week the Chaldean Patriarchate of Babylon held a 140 kilometer Peace March "open to Christians and Muslims", to ask for the gift of peace and an end to all violence in the Middle East. The route [...]
DR CONGO - Fresh attacks on church property and clergy Violence has erupted again in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ravaged by fighting between army troops and followers of traditional chief Kamuina Nsapu. Fresh attacks on Catholic church buildings were reported from the Kasai region. Militiamen attacked the town [...]