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

Syria |

1 December, 2023

Archbishop of Homs lists emigration, sanctions and corruption as major challenges for Syria

In March 2023, Fr Jacques Mourad, a former hostage of Islamist terrorists, was appointed Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Homs, in...

Pakistan |

29 November, 2023

Jaranwala riots marked a turning point for interreligious dialogue in Pakistan

After years of building trust, the Islamic leaders from Pakistan are now taking the initiative to speak up for persecuted Christians...

Middle East |

27 November, 2023

Middle East: “Fewer Catholic schools means more extremism”

ACN has approved a new aid package for schools in Lebanon and Syria for more than 16,000 predominantly Christian pupils for the 2023-2024 school year...

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.