Jerusalem: Christian schools under threat
March 25, 2026
On 10 March 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Education announced that no work permits will be issued for the 2026-2027 academic year to Palestinian teachers residing in the occupied West...
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Another war in the Holy Land. “We have never faced anything like this,” say Christians
March 13, 2026
With yet another blow to regional stability, many Christians in the Holy Land believe it is time to leave. Yet the mission of the Church remains, bringing hope and dignity...
“It is absolutely essential that the war stops,” says Gaza’s parish priest
February 4, 2026
Although the media attention has died down since the ceasefire, the Gaza Strip continues to sink into an unprecedented humanitarian and health crisis. Speaking to Aid to the Church in...
Aid to the Church in Need once again launches 24 Hours of Prayer for Peace in Myanmar initiative
January 23, 2026
The international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is repeating the 24 Hours of Prayer for Peace in Myanmar initiative on 1 February. On this date, which...
New Year begins with bloodshed: 50 killed in fresh attacks in Nigeria
January 6, 2026
The New Year has not begun peacefully in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kontagora. Just as the final days of 2025 were marked by violence and fear, early January 2026 has...
Ukraine: With death always near, Catholics hope for God to be present this Christmas
December 19, 2025
Catholics in a Ukrainian town live under constant threat of missiles and even have to pay to pray in a Church that was stolen from them by the Soviets at...
Catechists keep the faith alive among victims of terrorism in Mozambique
December 12, 2025
Some parishes in northern Mozambique can encompass hundreds of communities, and priests and religious are not capable of reaching them all. Catechists are often on the front lines of the...
Nigeria. Catechist forgives man who tried to kill him over his ministry
December 10, 2025
Despite several attacks and one attempted murder, Yahaya and his family decided to remain in Sokoto to carry out his ministry of service to the Church. Around 3 a.m. on...
Amid a fragile respite, an urgent plea from Gaza before Christmas
December 2, 2025
The Catholic parish in Gaza prepares for Advent during an unstable ceasefire. From the heart of the devastated city, Fr Gabriel Romanelli of the Holy Family parish describes a disastrous...