Lebanon, known for centuries as the "Switzerland of the Orient" is going through an economic collapse without parallel, with last year‘s record inflation almost rivalling that of countries like Venezuela and Zimbabwe. The currency has lost 90% of its value, vehicle fuel is unaffordable for most people and the state [...]
ACN is deeply shocked by the horrific attack which took place at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, in Owo, Ondo State, southwest Nigeria, during Pentecost Sunday celebrations, June 5th, and which caused the death of many people, including children. The thoughts and prayers of ACN are with the victims, [...]
As everywhere else in Bangladesh, the Catholics in the diocese of Mymensingh represent no more than a tiny minority of the population. In fact there are just 83,000 Catholics among the 19 million or so who live within the territory of the diocese. Most of these belong to the Garo [...]
Last Sunday (29 May), Pope Francis invited the faithful across the globe to join him in praying the Rosary on the last day of the Marian month of May, as wars continue to afflict humanity with death, suffering and destruction. The prayer vigil, which took place in the Papal Basilica [...]
The difficulties in Syria and Lebanon have led to an increase in situations of abuse of children and women, but are also opening up opportunities for women to take the lead in their families and communities. Shortly after the end of Lebanon’s terrible civil war, a cardinal visited the country [...]
Many members of the clergy in Nicaragua have suffered for their opposition to the Government and its policies. In March, President Daniel Ortega expelled the ambassador of the Holy See. A Nicaraguan bishop began an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday, as a protest against police harassment. This is only the [...]
POPE FRANCIS WILL VISIT THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO JULY 2-5. During a visit to the international headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), in Germany, Bishop Timothée Bodika Manyisai of Kikwit, in midwestern DRC, spoke about how Catholics are preparing for the Pope’s visit. During his [...]
It has been fifteen years since Pope Benedict XVI instituted the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, which is celebrated on May 24, the feast of Mary Help of Christians, patron saint of the country. This feast is celebrated in the Asian country with utmost devotion. Before [...]
After years helping rebuild homes and infrastructure, Aid to the Church in Need is issuing an urgent call to the international community to help guarantee peace and stability in Iraq, as necessary conditions for economic development and job creation that will help communities, including Christians, to stay in their homeland. [...]
A Combonian missionary nun living in Wau, South Sudan, believes the upcoming visit by Pope Francis to the youngest country in the world, scheduled for 5-7 July, could have an historic effect on the peace process. “The Pope will play a very, very important role. The Pope, the Christian churches [...]
