Our podcast series which aims to give a voice to individuals who have suffered for their Christian faith and those advocating for them. The topics range from stories of courage and hope in the face of religious freedom violations, to historical overviews of Christian persecution and present-day parliamentary advocacy aiming to bring about positive change.
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Nigeria Appeal
In the space of 12 years, Nigeria has seen 43,000 Christians killed by terrorists and 17,500 churches attacked. Nigeria’s faithful need our prayers and support urgently. Learn more about just how ACN projects have helped to support the faithful in the Middle Belt of Nigeria, and how you can make a difference today in the lives of the persecuted and suffering Christian communities in the country.
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HAITI: ‘Our mission is to call out what is evil’
A priest in Haiti has described how clergy dedicated to helping people in desperate need are being targeted by gangs for calling out injustices. Many parishes have been forced to close and Church workers have been kidnapped as 80 percent of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince is ruled by criminal gangs, Father Baudelarie Martial told Catholic charity […]
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ETHIOPIA: Trauma in Tigray
The people of Ethiopia’s Tigray region “experienced hell” during two years of civil war, according to their bishop, who highlighted the trauma the community have endured. In his first trip outside the country since the end of the conflict, Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of Adigrat told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that […]
Upcoming Events
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Benefactor & Friends Carfin Event
Come and hear from our inspirational speakers, learn more about the work of Aid to the Church in need, find out how you can help and let’s build the Scottish support. We will also have a visit to the reliquary chapel and Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Paschal Uche on the anniversary of his ordination. […]
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ACN Scottish Youth Rally 2024
Welcome to the ACN Scottish Youth Rally 2024! Get ready for a day filled with inspiration, fun, and community. Join us on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at The Town House, Hamilton with registration starting at 9:30 AM. This event is all about bringing together young people from all over Scotland as we stand up for FAITH and […]
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128
Countries around the world benefit from ACN's work in 2022, 52 more than in 2021
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5,702
The number of projects supported by ACN in 2022, 401 more than in 2021
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1,199
Catholic dioceses ACN supported in 2022 – over 1/3 in the world's Catholic dioceses
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40,730
Priest supported thanks to Mass Stipends in 2022. 1 in every 10 priests worldwide.