In the 1980s, Gavin Ashenden helped to smuggle Bibles and theology books to Czechoslovakia and the USSR. He shares many fascinating personal stories and reflects on the ongoing persecution of Christians around the world.
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Syria & Lebanon Emergency Appeal
Christians in Syria are turning to ACN, desperate for help, amid widespread fear and huge uncertainty following a sudden regime change. The Church in Lebanon is also in dire need of emergency aid as the region is yet again devastated by war, which has caused a harrowing displacement crisis. Your love can bring Christ's help and consolation to his followers in desperate need and crippling despair in Syria and Lebanon.
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NIGERIA: Bishop, ‘His blood cries out for justice’
The death of another priest in northern Nigeria has prompted a Christian leader to demand authorities take decisive action to address the kidnapping and murder of Church members. Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of Kafanchan told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) there had been at least one violent death in his diocese […]
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SYRIA: ‘A very black and painful day’
Hundreds of civilians, including Christians, were “indiscriminately” massacred last Friday (7th March) in north-west Syria, aggravating the existing fear and uncertainty in the country, according to local sources. A contact in Latakia – who requested anonymity for security reasons – told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that last Friday was “a […]
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Renewing The Conversation: Africa, Christianity and Human Rights
Africa is home to millions of Christians, and by 2050 will make up 44% of the world’s 2.8 billion Christians. How Africa’s Christians fare will be an indicator of how Africa is doing. How Africa’s Christians contribute will also be a barometer of national and regional health in many of her 54 nations. At the […]
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ACN Pilgrimage: York and the North: Heartland of faith and hope
Your invitation to join us on the Aid to the Church in Need 2025 Pilgrimage York and Yorkshire are at the heart of the English story of Christianity and Catholicism. In exploring York and its surroundings towns: Ripon and Beverley, and the site of the Cistercian Monastery at Fountains we will deepen our understanding of […]
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Persecuted and Forgotten? report
Persecuted and Forgotten? report provides detailed information regarding the situation of Christians in 18 countries where the faithful are suffering because of state authoritarianism or attacks from extremists.

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.