SYRIA: Extremist violence returns to Aleppo
Jihadists in Syria have renewed military attacks and are trying to seize Aleppo, prompting a priest in…
UKRAINE: People ‘need God’ after 1,000 days of war
A Brazilian missionary priest staying in Ukraine’s capital despite the dangers has shared moving details of what…
HAITI: Bishops’ plea for peace
Haitian bishops have issued a desperate appeal for an end to the rampant violence that has paralysed…
BURKINA FASO: Charity steps up emergency aid amid growing displacement crisis
A leading Catholic charity has announced plans to increase vital basic help for people in Burkina Faso…
UK: Deputy Prime Minister asked to step up action for persecuted religious minorities
In a packed House of Commons, the UK Deputy Prime Minister yesterday responded to an urgent #RedWednesday…
LEBANON: Church responding to deepening crisis, with 1.5 million displaced
One in four people in Lebanon have been displaced as a result of the ongoing war as…
UK: Advocate for persecuted Pakistani Christians to receive faith award
A young woman from Pakistan who for years has demonstrated outstanding bravery in speaking up for suffering…
NIGERIA: ‘I cannot thank you enough’
Bishop thanks ACN for reaching out to hundreds of families displaced by persecution A Nigerian bishop committed…
BANGLADESH: Surge in anti-Christian attacks and discrimination
AN alarm has been sounded about increased violence and oppression of Christians in Bangladesh – with a…
INTERNATIONAL: 300 #RedWednesday events taking place worldwide in support of persecuted Christians
Hundreds of activities will be happening in more than 20 countries on 20th November as part of…
UK: Cardinal urges solidarity with persecuted Christians on #RedWednesday
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has recorded a statement calling on people to get involved in a Catholic charity’s…
MALI: Jihadists demand crippling religious tax from Christians
Extremists in Mali have forced Christians in yet another village to pay extortionate amounts in jizya Islamic…