ACN International

Let us pray for peace in the Holy Land!

The Christian community in Israel and Palestine, has been living in a state of anguish, uncertainty and fear since the breakout of the war.

Helping Christians in need around the world

ACN is the only international Catholic organization dedicated to the pastoral and spiritual support of persecuted and suffering Christians.

#RedWeek: Shining a light on Christian persecution

This November red light will bathe hundreds of buildings around the world to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians and the need for religious freedom.

News

Philippines |

5 December, 2023

Philippines: Deadly attack in Marawi university sparks commotion and fear among local Catholic minority

A bomb detonated on Sunday, 3 December, during a Catholic mass in the Public University of Mindanao, in the city...

UK |

5 December, 2023

First “Courage to be a Christian” award goes to Nigerian Pentecost bombing victims

Margaret Attah, who lost both her legs in an attack on a church in western Nigeria, travelled to London ...

Mali |

4 December, 2023

German priest freed after over a year in captivity in Mali

Fr Ha-Jo was aware of the risks to his safety by continuing to work in Mali, but persisted, driven by...

Campaigns

SOS Christians in Nigeria

Aid to the Church in Need International is dedicating this year’s Lent campaign to the situation faced by Christians in Nigeria.

Sharing hope with the Christians of Syria and Lebanon

These are decisive times for Christianity in the Middle East: faced with war, economic collapse and lack of prospects, many Christians see emigration as the only possible solution.

#KidsPraying

One Million Children Praying the Rosary

On 18th October of children all over the world will pray the rosary for unity and peace. You can also join our yearly prayer campaign!

Our Mission is to support Christians in Need

Founded in 1947 as a Catholic aid organisation for war refugees and recognised as a Pontifical Foundation since 2011, Aid to the Church in Need is dedicated to the service of Christians around the world, through information, prayer and action, wherever they are persecuted or oppressed or suffering material need.

ACN supports every year an average of 6.000 projects in close to 150 countries, thanks to private donations, as the foundation receives no public funding.

A Pontifical Foundation with worldwide reach

With offices in 23 countries and close to 400.000 benefactors, ACN is able to support every year an average of 6.000 projects in close to 150 countries.