In Guerrero, one of the most violent states in Mexico, faith is the last refuge for a people who live under the weight of organised crime. Bishop José de Jesus González of the Diocese of Chilpancingo-Chilapa carries out his pastoral mission with a commitment that has put him, quite literally, [...]
The Gaza Strip is currently going through one of the darkest periods of its recent history. Yesterday a United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide against the population of Gaza, denouncing crimes against humanity in the conflict which has been ongoing for almost two years. [...]
On the 20th anniversary of the “One million children praying the Rosary” initiative, ACN calls on prayers “for peace and unity in a world wounded by division, conflict, and suffering”. Children all over the world are once again being invited to participate in the annual “One million children praying the [...]
A Toyota Land Cruiser was dispatched to the Daughters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) responded to their cry for help to meet the demands of their growing congregation. Sister Aparecida said to ACN that the vehicle would be [...]
Pope Leo celebrated the witness of Christian martyrs on Sunday, 14 September, at an ecumenical event in Rome, during the presentation of a list of over 1,600 people who were killed for their faith over the past 25 years. The list was compiled at the request of Pope Francis by [...]
At just 12 years old, Sofia fled her home in Iraq with nothing but her passport and her faith. It was August 2014, and thousands of Christians were forced to abandon everything as ISIS swept through the Nineveh Plain. Sofia and her family escaped, but their home was burned to [...]
In the wild, mountainous region of Assam, India—where tigers, rhinos, and elephants roam the roads—three Carmelite priests are bringing the sacraments and pastoral care to remote tribal villages. But when their motorcycles broke down beyond repair, their outreach came to a halt. Father Xavier Jayaraj, provincial superior of the Carmelite [...]
Across the globe, thousands of children are heading back to school this year - many of them in places where education is a lifeline. Thanks to the support of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), students in crisis-hit countries like Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq are receiving [...]
August 22nd marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Marta Petrosillo, Editor-in-Chief of the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Religious Freedom Report 2025, shares her insights on the upcoming report and the importance of advocating for those who suffer [...]
Young men hoping to become priests in a South African diocese are having their lives transformed by their seminary training – despite coming from impoverished rural townships. Letsoara Tshediso told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) – which is supporting the country’s future priests: “My time in [...]
