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Pontifical foundation launches two projects for those in need in Colombia
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has been developing two vital projects for the most needy communities... Read more
11 killed as Islamist jihadists reportedly target Christians in Mozambican village
After separating the Christians from the Muslims, “they opened fire on the Christians,” a Sept. 18 Aid to the Church... Read more
Missionary priest: ‘Immense’ pastoral work needed amid anti-Christian violence in Burkina Faso
Father Pierre Rouamba told Aid to the Church in Need that his group has been working at “systematically opening doors... Read more
As World Youth Day kicks off, ACN champions cause of persecuted Christians worldwide
The aim is to encourage pilgrims and participants to actively support the suffering Church in their own countries. Read more
Priest: Cuban government threatening religious who express opinion on country’s situation
Father Alberto Reyes recently stated that members of the Church who denounce the injustices that occur in the country get... Read more
‘Spiritually transformative’: Nun recalls Mali captivity in new religious freedom report
The Colombian nun narrated her experience in the foreword of the 2023 edition of the Religious Freedom in the World... Read more
Religious freedom report shows dangerous trends in the West
The 2023 Religious Freedom in the World report released by Aid to the Church in Need highlights dangerous trends within... Read more
New report: More than 50% of people live in a country with serious religious persecution
The 2023 Religious Freedom in the World annual report reveals that 4 billion people live in nations where religious persecution... Read more
What it’s like for the Church in Venezuela, a country in social and economic crisis
An aid worker who recently visited the central and western areas of the country said he “found a very lively... Read more
Pope Francis meets with two Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram
The women, who both saw members of their families murdered by Boko Haram, met with the pope at the end... Read more
‘My parishioners shot dead in cold blood’: Priests, lay faithful describe attacks in Nigeria
Aid to the Church in Need has released firsthand testimonies of Catholic faithful who have survived torture, kidnappings, and massacres. Read more
Aid to the Church in Need ‘greatly concerned’ about Nicaraguan bishop sentenced to prison
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need expressed its concern for the situation of the Church in Nicaragua... Read more
Witness to horror: A Christian farmer in Nigeria saw his family massacred
Clement Usoo, whose family was massacred by Fulani herdsmen in 2019, shared his story in a testimony published Wednesday by... Read more
Missionary priest in Central African Republic injured in land mine explosion has foot amputated
Father Norberto Pozzi was injured when the car he was traveling in drove over a land mine, causing it to... Read more
Pope Francis urges support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the people of Turkey and Syria who are suffering after devastating earthquakes killed more than... Read more
Catholic aid agencies respond after devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria
According to the latest available estimates as of midday Tuesday, the 7.8-magnitude quake has left at least 6,200 people dead... Read more
Pakistan tightens its already far-reaching blasphemy laws
Insulting the Prophet Muhammad is already a capital offense in Pakistan. Under the newest legal changes, those convicted will now... Read more
‘Rising Islamist extremism’ spreading across globe, says report
Aid to the Church in Need found that as a result of increased jihadist activity, persecution of Christians along the... Read more
More than 840,000 responded to the pope’s call to pray the rosary for peace
At his Angelus prayer last Sunday, Pope Francis lent his support to the effort and encouraged parents to join their... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Five Catholic priests, a religious sister, and three lay people were kidnapped in an attack on a Catholic church in... Read more
