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Colombia: “Jesus himself has gone out into the streets to meet the people”

One month after the earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, its physical and emotional effects are still deeply felt. Amid the destruction, priests, religious sisters and other pastoral workers remain alongside affected communities, offering support, comfort and hope. From Cali and several municipalities in Valle del Cauca, their voices show how the Church continues …

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Jerusalem – Classes suspended at Christian schools

Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers Christian schools in Jerusalem announced the suspension of classes on September 1, 2026, due to the non-renewal of entry permits into the city for dozens of members of their staff. The strike was supposed to be indefinite, but was called off after one day, …

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Nepal priest: “Our presence among those who are suffering will give them hope”

The Catholic Church in Nepal has mobilized to support the victims of the devastating floods that struck the Himalayan country on August 26, sweeping away entire villages and leaving thousands dead or missing. “In some places along the Bhote Koshi River, entire villages have been wiped out. Many houses along the river were swept away. …

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One Million Children – New campaign landing page in Canada

Press Release – One Million Children Praying the Rosary Montreal, September 2, 2026 – Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada today launched its landing page for the international One Million Children Praying the Rosary campaign. ACN invites children, families, schools, parishes, and youth groups across the country to join a great chain of …

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Indonesia earthquake: bishop witnesses “tears of sorrow slowly transform into the dawn of hope”

The Catholic Church is at the forefront of efforts to help victims of the earthquake that struck one of the densest Christian islands of Indonesia. The Indonesian island of Flores was recently struck by a severe earthquake that registered at 7.7 on the Richter scale. The August 15 earthquake caused at least 70 deaths, injured …

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Lebanon: 7,465 youth find a much-needed break in summer camps

In Lebanon today, organizing a few days of activities for youth has become an obstacle course. Yet, for the local Church, these camps are more necessary than ever. This summer, Pontifical Charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is funding 61 camps in different regions of Lebanon, benefiting 7,465 children and young people. Local …

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Nigeria: “Human life is sacred. There can be no lynching in a civilized society”

Northern Nigeria usually appears in the news because of violence, kidnappings, or interreligious conflicts. However, in the midst of that reality, there are also many experiences of peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims. Bishop Gerald Musa, of Katsina Diocese (photo), believes that the greatest challenge is not religious difference, but insecurity and lack of justice, …

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UN Special Rapporteur Nazila Ghanea: Civil Society Plays a Crucial Role in Religious Freedom

To mark the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, the UN Special Rapporteur has sent a video message to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), highlighting the urgent need to defend freedom of religion or belief for everyone. In the video message sent to Aid to …

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Mozambique: Religious Sisters Attacked, Bishop Denounces Violence

This is not the first time a religious community has been violently attacked in the African country, which is still dealing with an insurgency in the north. (Banner photo: On April 30, a historic church was totally destroyed in an attack.) The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mozambique has denounced an “exponential rise” in …

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Colombia: ACN Visits Earthquake-Stricken Dioceses

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck large parts of western and central Colombia on Monday, August 10. The epicentre was recorded in the municipality of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó. According to the latest official report, the emergency has left 265 people dead, 3,494 injured, and 496 missing. The earthquake affected over 53,000 …

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