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Helping Christians in need

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information, and action.

How to get involved with ACN

Holy Land Appeal

Today, in the very places where Our Lord lived, taught, died, and rose again — is facing unprecedented hardship. War, economic collapse, displacement, and fear are threatening their ability to stay in their biblical homeland.

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Make a Mass Offering

In some countries around the world, priests do not receive a livable income serving their communities. Support them by making a Mass Offering today and allow them to continue their work.

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Religious freedom: Your faith matters

As Christians and other religious minorities face growing violence, kidnappings, and discrimination, we must work harder than ever to defend their rights and ensure they’re fully protected under Article 18.

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Latest news

Marielle Boutros, ACN project coordinator in Lebanon

Aid worker says people feel ‘dehumanised’ as Lebanon buckles under bombings

People are feeling “scared, angry and sad” after more than 100 bombs fell across Beirut in a single night shattering any remaining sense of safety for those who remain living in their homes, an aid worker has said.

Apr 10, 2026

Lebanon

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‘Our diocese is under siege’ – bishop warns of explosion of violence

A BISHOP urged the country’s government to crack down on violence from armed gangs to stop his diocese is sliding into complete chaos.

Mar 30, 2026

Nigeria

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Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

AUTHORITIES stopped the most senior Roman Catholics in the Holy Land from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass – preventing the Palm Sunday service from going ahead “for the first time in centuries”.

Mar 30, 2026

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ACN helps shape new report on Religious Freedom in Iraq

ACN (UK) has played a central role in the publication of a new report.

Mar 27, 2026

IRAQ

Making a Difference Through Faith

In 2024, your support has meant that ACN has been able to reach Christians in need.

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1,836,591 Masses

offered to support 1 in every 10 priests all around the world

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Almost 10,000

seminarians supported by ACN benefactors in their training

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860+ Projects

supported to allow for the work of over 6000 Sisters

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Other ways to give

Shop our range of products, make a charitable Gift of Faith donation, make a Mass Offering, or support an ACN project somewhere in the world today in our online shop.

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Getting involved with ACN

Sign up to our Schools & Youth Membership

Join ACN UK's free Youth Membership Group programme. Parishes and schools can set up ACN youth membership groups, overseen by an adult but run by young people.

ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18

Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.

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Youth Membership Group

Break the Silence Podcast

We are giving a voice to those suffering for their faith and those advocating on their behalf. In one of our latest episodes, Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her.

Listen to our podcast

Become a Volunteer for ACN

Reach out to your friends, family, loved ones and local community about the important work that ACN is doing to bring about awareness and support to the faithful that are suffering and persecuted for their beliefs.

Become a volunteer today

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