Brazil: Aparecida’s bag full of miracles

This is the story of Aparecida, an 80-year-old widow who represents thousands of benefactors of the charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) around the world. Like the widow in the Gospel story, Aparecida doesn’t give to ACN what she has left over but rather makes sacrifices to help those most in need. The …

Syria: Deadly attack in Damascus

Aid to the Church in Need expresses its deep sorrow following the deadly attack on Saint Elijah Church in Damascus on June 22, 2025. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is profoundly saddened and alarmed by the deadly attack that took place on Sunday evening during a service at the Greek Orthodox Church of …