Around the world Christians are finding themselves subject to increased risk of harassment, arrest and violence – churches are burnt, Christian women are abducted and raped, and the faithful are killed for their beliefs. Persecuted and Forgotten? provides detailed information regarding the situation of Christians in 18 countries where the faithful are suffering because of state authoritarianism or attacks from extremists.
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As the crisis in Lebanon deepens, and with over 340,000 people* now displaced, children and families urgently need food, medicine and emergency aid. Your gift will help Christian families survive. *The International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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NEWS BRIEFING: Gunmen attack seminary and abduct rector
Unidentified armed men stormed a Catholic seminary in southern Nigeria on Sunday evening (27th October) and kidnapped its rector. The terrorists attacked Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Edo State and captured Father Thomas Oyode during Benediction and Evening Prayer, according to a statement sent to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). […]
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INTERNATIONAL: More than one million children prayed the Rosary for peace
For the second year in a row, a Catholic charity’s prayer campaign for peace surpassed the target of more than a million children participating, following a call by the Pope to join the event. A total of 1,135,945 children from more than 150 countries signed up to join Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)’s […]
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RedWednesday 2024
Please join us for Holy Mass and a special evening of talks, an award presentation and reception, in solidarity with the persecuted Church, and to break the silence on the plight of young Christians. The church will be beautifully lit up red, filled with prayers and music. All are welcome. Please spread the […]
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ACN Schools #RedWednesday Livestream and Masses
Join Schools across the UK for #RedWednesday 2024! We are inviting all schools to participate in our #RedWednesday live stream. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, pray, and have FUN while supporting children and young people living in displacement camps due to war and Christian persecution. Together, we’ll hear their powerful stories, reflect […]
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Change a Life Today with a Gift of Faith
Christians around the world are suffering and in desperate need. With our range of Gifts of Faith you can help change their lives forever.
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5,573
Projects were supported across 138 countries in 2023 by ACN
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10,991
Seminarians supported was supported by ACN in 2023 - 1 in every 10 worldwide
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1.1
Million was given to vital Church projects in the Ukraine in 2023
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40,767
Priest supported thanks to Mass Stipends in 2023. 1 in every 10 priests worldwide.