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 [...]

Amid a context of deep social and political uncertainty in Venezuela, marked by recent events that have captured international attention, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) reaffirms its commitment to the local Church and to the people of Venezuela, supporting them through prayer, solidarity, and concrete assistance. Venezuela continues [...]

In a Christmas homily to the staff of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the newly-appointed president of ACN Cardinal Kurt Koch reflected on the example of St Joseph, emphasising how the mission of the Charity allows the light of God to shine in the world, “pointing to Christ, [...]

In a risky trip to Cabo Delgado, home to a ruthless jihadist violence, the Vatican’s secretary of State thanked the work of Aid to the Church in Need. Cardinal Pietro Parolin recently concluded a trip to Cabo Delgado, an insurgency-ridden region in Mozambique, where he met with the local Christian [...]