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Sudan civil war leaves no seminarians and almost no Catholic Church
The third Sudanese civil war has terribly affected the entire country but especially the local Catholic Church, according to Aid... Read more
Iraqi archbishop fears war in Holy Land could spread to entire region
Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda fears a possible escalation in the conflict will end up unleashing a wave of migration... Read more
‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’ surpasses 1 million participants for first time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005. Read more
Church aid group warns of ‘devastation’ amid efforts to reach Christians in Hamas war
Aid to the Church in Need is working in the Holy Land, including the West Bank, to offer assistance in... Read more
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
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
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
'One million children praying the rosary': Kids join rosary initiative inspired by St. Padre Pio
Children from 44 countries have already registered to take part in the rosary campaign. Read more
Survey: Catholics in US more aware of Christian persecution, but blind spots linger
Catholics in the US are showing more awareness of the problems of Christian persecution worldwide, the pastoral charity Aid to... Read more
