‘Genocide is happening in Tigray’
June 2, 2021
The targeting of young people, indiscriminate killings and widespread sexual violence – including the rape of nuns – is part
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Democratic Republic of the Congo – risk of humanitarian crisis after volcanic eruption
June 1, 2021
“People are in danger and need. They have fled from Goma into the surrounding countryside I fear it may develop into a humanitarian crisis. We are preparing for the worst,”...
Myanmar/Burma: grief and shock after attack on church
May 31, 2021
Four people killed – Cardinal Bo speaks of a “humanitarian tragedy” In an “earnest appeal” addressed to the wider world
NIGERIA: Bishop seeks release of 75-year-old priest from kidnappers
May 28, 2021
A Bishop has taken personal charge of negotiations to secure the release of a retired parish priest kidnapped in northern
Catholic nun in Niger dies – she gave her life for the poor of the poorest
May 28, 2021
With great sadness the international Catholic pastoral charity and pontifical foundation has received news of the passing of Mother Marie-Catherine
DRCongo: people must decide between the volcano danger and possible assaults by armed groups
May 27, 2021
Request for prayers for the population of Goma The situation in the city of Goma, in the east of
Democratic Republic of the Congo: “We are in a state of utter misery.”
May 21, 2021
Bishop from East Congo deplores terrorism and human rights violations in a talk with Aid to the Church in Need
Catholic charity ACN International responds to the Pope‘s prayer appeal for peace and justice in the Holy Land
May 21, 2021
Statement by Thomas Heine-Geldern, Executive President of ACN International: “We are shocked by the news from the Holy Land. Once
Mozambique: “There is total panic” at the prospect of new terrorist attacks, Father Kwiriwi Fonseca tells pontifical foundation ACN
May 14, 2021
“There is a generalised panic” among the population, and fear of new attacks by terrorist groups, even in Pemba, the