Statement on desecration of Christian statue in Lebanon
April 21, 2026
ACN calls on all to pray for the Christian communities in Lebanon, and for all those involved in regional conflicts to uphold and respect religious freedom and respect. Aid to...
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Equatorial Guinea’s spiritual preparation for historic Papal trip
April 20, 2026
The local Church hopes that there will be a “before and an after” this visit, which comes over four decades after the last. The Church in Equatorial Guinea is in...
The Bishops of Angola hope that the Pope’s visit will boost Angolan youth and heal the wounds of the past
April 17, 2026
Peace is more than the absence of war, say Angolan bishops as Pope Leo visits Pope Leo will visit Angola on 18 April, as part of a trip to Africa...
Algeria: Visit of Pope Leo XIV bolsters mission of small, vibrant Church and dialogue with Islam
April 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria yesterday, 13 April, for a historic visit that shines a spotlight on the small but vibrant local Church and the role of dialogue between...
Aid worker says people feel “dehumanised” as Lebanon buckles under bombings
April 14, 2026
Among the priorities is the reopening of schools and paying teacher’s salaries, as these play a crucial role in spreading Christian values in the region. People are feeling “scared, angry...
Angola. “We cannot host the ‘Messenger of Peace’ with our hearts full of hate”
April 13, 2026
As the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to hear the Gospel prepares to receive a visit from Pope Leo XIV, the Church makes a renewed appeal for reconciliation in Angola....
Middle East: Holy Week begins under the sign of the cross
March 31, 2026
ACN expresses concern over Palm Sunday restrictions in Jerusalem, Syria and Gaza, and conveys its support for Christians in the Holy Land. The international Catholic charity Aid to the Church...
Paschal hope among the ruins in Gaza
March 30, 2026
Holy Week has begun against a backdrop of persistent war and shortages in the Catholic compound in Gaza. Despite everything, the community intends to celebrate Easter to the full, sustained...
Nigeria: “Holy Week for us is not history, it is reality. My people are living an exodus”
March 27, 2026
The bishop of Wukari tells ACN about the suffering of his people and says that the federal government of Nigeria must do more to stop violence. The Diocese of Wukari,...