Aid to the Church in Need is preparing a second wave of help for Beirut amid growing fears that last month’s explosion could spark an exodus of Christians from Lebanon. Amid reports that more than 100 churches, convents, Church-run schools and other institutes are in need of repairs following the blast on August 4, a […]
A hospital chaplain has asked ACN for financial help to renovate sections of the Orthodox Children’s Hospice he founded in Saint Petersburg For seventeen years now ACN has been supporting the Orthodox Children’s Hospice in Saint Petersburg. The hospice is a first of its kind, founded in 2003 by the Orthodox priest Father Aleksandr Tkachenko. […]
An impressive and very contemplative, virtual first Montreal, October 20, 2020—Sunday, October 18, 1:01 p.m. —All across Canada, participants gathered together virtually to pray. In a very contemplative and joyful atmosphere, some thirty people—including families—participated in the One Million Children Praying the Rosary event organized by the international charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). […]
Churches set on fire in Santiago de Chile October 19, 2020 The International Pontifical Charity Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) condemns the violent attacks on churches in Santiago de Chile yesterday, October 18. Two churches were attacked by protesters at a time when several hours of peaceful demonstration were taking place to mark […]
The charity announces new aid initiatives, ten weeks on from the catastrophic explosion in the city. The international charity Aid to the Church in Need is increasing its planned aid program for the Christians affected by the massive explosion in Beirut on August 4 this year – to a total of 7.25 million dollars. The […]
Success Story: Providing a car to enable pastoral work by the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles The congregation of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles (Soeurs de Notre Dame des Apôtres) was established in 1876 in Lyons,France. The religious offer their expertise and presence in many different fields including […]
CRTN Presents: “Ethiopia – From every clan.” A documentary film supported by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) about a missionary living with the Dassanech people on Ethiopia’s Omo River, who works to overcome generations of inter-tribal violence through evangelization and reconciliation, was selected and nominated in the best documentary category for the 23rd […]
In an October 1 message marking the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence from British rule, Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto was harshly critical of the country’s President Mohammadu Buhari, faulting him for failing to rein in ongoing violence, much of it targeting Christians. “Where are the Chibok daughters? Where is Leah Sharibu? Who are the […]
Help for the training of 54 future priests from the Shalom Community Today, over 3,000 people in over twenty countries around the world belong to the Shalom Community, founded in Brazil in 1982. Its members include married couples, young people and adults seeking their vocation and priests, gathered together in a community of shared life. […]
Next Sunday, October 18 Now More Than Ever, Pray for the World! The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is once again inviting parishes, daycares, schools and families to participate in the annual initiative “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” this coming October 18, in Canada virtually at 1pm. The focus of […]
ACN Success Story in Northeastern India, Archdiocese of Guwahati Moped For a Sister Working in Remote Jungle Villages Sister Shobka Rani Talari smiles whenever she climbs onto her brand-new moped. She is what they call a Touring Sister, or a religious who travels into remote country villages, visiting and supporting the local people. She is […]
