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Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary for peace with hundreds of children at the Vatican
On 1 October, between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome will join the Holy Father in the Vatican Gardens, marking the beginning of the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative promoted by Aid to the Church in Need. Pope Leo XIV will join hundreds of children in praying the Rosary […]
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Pope Leo XIV takes up ACN’s worldwide call to pray the Rosary for peace
Holy Father extends to the whole Church an appeal that…
New report paints worrying picture of minority rights in Pakistan
Christians and members of other minorities in Pakistan continue to…
Algeria. “The call for a female presence in Tamanrasset remains very much alive,” says bishop
Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the Pope’s recent visit to…
“You are not going to spend money on tuition if you’re not sure you can feed your family”
As wars continue to affect the region, ACN is helping…
Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary for peace with hundreds of children at the Vatican
On 1 October, between 700 and 1,000 children from schools…
Church demands investigation as another priest murdered in Mexico
Fr Román was found dead, by the side of the…
Gaza Catholic school reopens for 1,000 pupils after nearly three years of war
The parish priest of Gaza has said that the re-opening…
Cardinal Koch calls on ACN to bear witness to the truth and beauty of the Gospel
In a meeting with ecclesiastical assistants from national offices of…
Bamenda, Cameroon: A catechism to teach peace after ten years of violence
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, of Bamenda, is preparing a catechism…
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Pope Leo XIV takes up ACN’s worldwide call to pray the Rosary for peace
Holy Father extends to the whole Church an appeal that ACN has promoted worldwide for more than 20 years. Königstein, 27 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV has called on...
New report paints worrying picture of minority rights in Pakistan
Christians and members of other minorities in Pakistan continue to suffer from systemic discrimination. Blasphemy and violence against women and girls are a particular concern. A new report published by...
Algeria. “The call for a female presence in Tamanrasset remains very much alive,” says bishop
Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the Pope’s recent visit to Algeria may adress administrative obstacles preventing more religious from moving to the country. There is something about the desert that...
“You are not going to spend money on tuition if you’re not sure you can feed your family”
As wars continue to affect the region, ACN is helping to support Christian education all across the Middle East. Keeping schools running is key to preserving Christian communities. September marks...
Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary for peace with hundreds of children at the Vatican
On 1 October, between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome will join the Holy Father in the Vatican Gardens, marking the beginning of the “One Million...
Church demands investigation as another priest murdered in Mexico
Fr Román was found dead, by the side of the road, with bullet wounds. The region of Huejutla is riddled with criminal organizations involved in all manners of trafficking, including...
Gaza Catholic school reopens for 1,000 pupils after nearly three years of war
The parish priest of Gaza has said that the re-opening of a Catholic school in the devastated territory offers “a sign of hope” for people who have very little to...
“I cried tears of despair”, says priest who spent over two years in hands of jihadists
Fr Luigi Maccalli learned in captivity to forgive and pray for his enemies, following the example of Jesus. In an interview with ACN, he shared his experience. Fr Pier Luigi...
Cardinal Koch calls on ACN to bear witness to the truth and beauty of the Gospel
In a meeting with ecclesiastical assistants from national offices of ACN, Cardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the “ecumenism of the martyrs” which is helping heal wounds between different Christian confessions. The...
Bamenda, Cameroon: A catechism to teach peace after ten years of violence
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, of Bamenda, is preparing a catechism consisting of one hundred questions and answers inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s message of peace. With the support of Aid...
Colombia: “Jesus himself has gone out into the streets to meet the people”
One month after the earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August, its material and emotional consequences are still deeply felt. Amid the destruction, priests, religious sisters and other pastoral agents...
From Rome to the world: children unite in a week of prayer for peace
From 1 to 7 October, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is inviting children, families, schools and parishes around the world to take part in “One Million Children Praying...
Church in Mauritania: A spirit of friendship in the desert
The Catholic Church in Mauritania is in a unique position: there are no Mauritanian Christians, and the entire Catholic community is made up of foreigners and expats. In this context,...
Venezuela: “Nothing will stand in the way of our mission,” says La Guaira bishop
Two months after an earthquake rendered their church unusable, 62 youths from a small mountain community in Venezuela received the sacrament of confirmation in an celebration held outdoors. The...
Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers
Christian schools in Jerusalem announced the suspension of classes on 1 September 2026, due to the non-renewal of entry permits into the city for dozens of members of their staff....
Bishops urge an end to massacres in Nigeria
ACN continues to accompany the Church in Nigeria in its efforts to counteract the effects of endemic violence, and its appeals for peace in the country. The Catholic bishops of...
Nepal priest: “Our presence among those who are suffering will give them hope”
The Catholic Church in Nepal has mobilised to support the victims of the devastating floods that struck the Himalayan country on 26 August, sweeping away entire villages and leaving thousands...
“Haiti cannot become a vast cemetery”: alarm raised by Mgr Dumas after gang attack leaves at least 47 dead
On the night of 23 to 24 August, more than 47 people were killed by armed gangs in Kenscoff, a Haitian town near Port-au-Prince. Mgr Pierre-André Dumas, Vice-President of the...