Cardinal Kurt Koch, recently named president of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), visited the charity’s headquarters in Königstein on Tuesday, 3 February, and met with staff for an informal conversation. The Swiss Cardinal, who is head of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, spoke about [...]
When the full‑scale invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, millions of families were forced to flee their homes overnight. And from the very first day, you, our dear benefactors, helped the Church become a place of refuge, dignity, and hope. Your generosity has carried people through the darkest [...]
After a brief but intense wave of violence in Aleppo, life in Syria’s second‑largest city is slowly returning to normal. Yet beneath the surface, trauma lingers and deep psychological wounds remain, especially among the Christian community who once again found themselves caught in the crossfire. Homes Damaged and Families Displaced [...]
A remarkable moment of renewal is unfolding in Kenya — and your generosity is right at the heart of it. Across the country, more people are returning to Mass, and the demand for Eucharistic hosts has risen sharply. Thanks to your support through Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), [...]
Pope Leo has expressed support for Cuban Bishops amid concern over the growing tensions between Cuba and the United States, echoing the Cuban bishops’ warning that a newly announced fuel blockade could trigger “chaos and social violence” on the island. Speaking during the Angelus on 1 February, the Pope said [...]
In Egypt, Catholic prison chaplains play a vital role in bringing hope, faith, and practical support to prisoners and their families. Many inmates encounter the message of Jesus for the first time through this ministry. Some experience deep conversion, others find emotional strength, and families in crisis receive the support [...]
Kidnapped Priest Father Bobbo Paschal from Nigeria, has been freed after two months in captivity. He was kidnapped on November 17 following an attack on his parish residence in Kaduna State, in north-central Nigeria. During the attack, the bandits killed Father Bobbo's brother. The Archdiocese of Kaduna has issued a [...]
Two Christian nurses in Pakistan have been acquitted of blasphemy in a landmark ruling that ends more than four and a half years of fear, threats, and legal struggle. The women, Mariam Lal and Newosh Arooj, were defended by the National (Catholic) Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP), a long‑standing [...]
Following the liberation of all the children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s School – Papiri in Nigeria, the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) have expressed deep gratitude for the support received during the trying period. The OLA Sisters are the managing agency of St Mary’s School - [...]
Christians in Aleppo, Syria, are calling for prayers from the international community as violence returns to the city. Government forces and members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led coalition based in northeast Syria, have been fighting for control over parts of Aleppo. Clashes had begun in late December [...]
