Nigeria Appeal

ACN continues to support the Church in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt by offering key pastoral projects that help to sustain Christian communities under threat. Through your support, you will be standing with the Church in Nigeria, reminding our brothers and sisters that they are not forgotten.

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Latest News

  • DR CONGO: Bishop slams police response after 37 children murdered by Islamist militants

    Following an attack by jihadists who shot and stabbed to death 37 children a bishop has slammed the “slow response” of security forces. Militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) attacked Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta Catholic Church in Komanda, Ituri on 27th July. The extremists attacked a […]

    People from the Kibumb-Rutshuru in a displacement camp in Kanyaruchinya 2 ½ miles (4km) north of Goma. (Image: MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti. Used under CC License 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)).
  • NIGERIA: ‘They beat me, but I thank God I survived’ says priest kidnapped by jihadists

    A Catholic priest has given a harrowing account of how he nearly lost an eye after being kidnapped by armed extremists in Nigeria and held captive for 51 days. Father Alphonsus Afina was kidnapped by Islamist terrorists Boko Haram on 1st June 2025. He was viciously beaten, his belongings stolen and car torched before being […]

    Father Alphonsus Afina

Upcoming Events

  • #RW: Martyrs past and Present

    Join ACN and Bishop Tim Menezes for a day of talks, workshops and reflections on stories of Christian persecution from past to present. The day includes talks on the reality of religious persecution, an advocacy workshop to equip you to stand up for faith and freedom, prayer and Benediction. Tickets are £25pp which includes private […]

  • #RedWednesday Holy Mass, London

    In June 2025, 200 Christians were massacred by jihadists in Nigeria and the world was silent. The default position of ‘the world’ on the issue of Christian persecution is largely silence. So, once again, #RedWednesday is our chance as Catholics and other Christians to make a stand together in solidarity. Please join us for Holy Mass […]

    St George's Cathedral, Southwark in London lit up red for #RedWednesday in 2023. (© Marcin Mazur)

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