Publication Note: The following article was prepared in June. Dates and references reflect the time of writing. Bishop Jude Arogundade thanked ACN for its campaign on behalf of survivors, who “will always carry the scars of what happened that day.” The bishop who spearheaded the campaign for justice following one of the worst atrocities against …
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Publication Note: The following article was prepared in June. Dates and references reflect the time of writing. Villagers in Cabo Delgado used to be united despite their religious diversity, but lately religion has become a dividing factor, reports Bishop António Juliasse. The jihadists who have been waging an insurgency in the northern province of Cabo …
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Archbishop Raúl Biord of Caracas, Venezuela, says that the Church is accompanying the victims of the earthquakes while rescue efforts continue. As search and rescue efforts continue, following the devastating earthquakes that shook Venezuela, the Church has begun to deal with the great challenge of accompanying a deeply traumatized population. “For those who survived, it …
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Despite the danger and the looming threat of famine, missionaries on the ground insist they will not abandon their flocks, since they are “living signs of God’s presence.” Hundreds of people have left everything and fled their villages as unknown terrorists ravage the countryside in the northern region of Upper Uele, in the Democratic Republic …
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The Church’s vast charitable work in India could be at risk if lawmakers tighten the already restrictive law on foreign funding of NGOs. Christians all over India are preparing for a day of prayer on Sunday, June 28 due to their concern over proposed legislation that could have a negative impact on the Church’s charitable …
Priests celebrate Mass in the street as churches become shelters following deadly earthquakes As rescue teams continue to search for survivors under the rubble following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, the Catholic Church remains at the centre of the emergency response, opening its doors to those who have lost everything, while …
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International Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) calls for prayer for the people of Venezuela, following two strong earthquakes that have shaken the country, causing fatalities, serious material damage, and leaving thousands of people afraid to return to their homes. The earthquakes occurred on the afternoon of June 24. The first earthquake …
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Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) received $230.2 million in donations and legacies. Among others, it supported one in ten priests and one in eight seminarians worldwide. Thanks to the generosity of 363,176 benefactors around the world, Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) was able to fund 5,368 projects …
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Press Release Montreal, June 18, 2026 – In exactly 5 months, on November 18, churches, monuments, schools, and buildings across Canada will be illuminated in red for Red Wednesday, a global initiative to raise awareness about religious persecution and freedom of religion. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada is pleased to announce that …
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As 48 countries battle for the World Cup, religious freedom remains an elusive goal for one in every three nations competing. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has brought together 48 nations for the largest tournament in the competition’s history. As …
