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Nigeria Appeal

Christian families in Nigeria have lost everything to violence. Your gift can help them rebuild their lives.

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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

Venezuela Emergency Your Help Is Urgent

Two powerful earthquakes have shattered communities in Venezuela, leaving homes lost and damaged.

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Donate to Venezuela Emergency

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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Offer a Mass today

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

Seminarian Germán Jiménez with a fellow earthquake survivor

‘We ran in fear – Now we bring hope’: Seminarian turns earthquake trauma into mission of mercy

A SEMINARIAN who survived the double earthquake that rocked Venezuela has transformed his own fear and grief into a mission helping survivors search for loved ones, care for the displaced and find hope amid tragedy.

Jul 16, 2026

Venezuela

Christian couple Shahzad Masih and Shama Bibi burnt to death in a brick kiln near Lahore

Bishops: 12 years on and still no justice for young couple burnt alive in a brick kiln

BISHOPS in Pakistan have spoken of their dismay after the country’s Supreme Court quashed the sentences of three men convicted of killing a Christian man and his pregnant wife who were burnt to death after being thrown into a brick kiln.

Jul 15, 2026

Pakistan

Bishop William Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Bishop urges protection of historic Church rights amid Jerusalem tax debate

A DISPUTE over taxes has erupted into a fresh standoff between Churches and Jerusalem city authorities – with Christian leaders warning their charitable work could be at risk.

Jul 14, 2026

Holy Land

Priest investigating church ruins in Venezuela

Church brings hope amid death and destruction in earthquake-hit Venezuela

AS Venezuela mourns its dead following two devastating earthquakes priests have told a Catholic charity that the Church is often the only source of hope.

Jul 13, 2026

Venezuela

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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