Publication Note: The following article was prepared in June. Dates and references reflect the time of writing. During the annual pilgrimage for persecuted Christians in Einsiedeln on May 31, 2026, the president of ACN International reflected on contemporary martyrdom, Christian unity, and the mission of the charity. Cardinal Kurt Koch, President of Aid to the …
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During his first visit to the international headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) since being made president, Cardinal Koch highlighted the importance of the charity’s defence of religious freedom and its ecumenical dimension. (Photo: In the center, Cardinal Koch with employees of ACN International last February 3rd). Cardinal Kurt Koch, recently named …
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“We are grateful to Pope Leo,” says executive president Regina Lynch Cardinal Koch has been a friend of ACN for many years and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed its gratitude to Pope Leo XIV …
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