Algeria: The “Son of St Augustine” visits Annaba
February 27, 2026
The Vatican has officially confirmed that in the coming April, Pope Leo will visit Algeria, making this the first ever visit from a current pope. Leo XIV, who is an...
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Significant drop in arrests of priests in 2025 but deaths increase
January 30, 2026
The number of kidnappings also dropped slightly compared to 2024 but remains a major problem in parts of Africa. Fewer priests were arrested or kidnapped in 2025 compared to 2024,...
Religious Freedom: A global victim of authoritarianism, extremism and war
October 21, 2025
“Religious freedom is a human right, not a privilege” The international pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) launched its biennial report “Religious Freedom in the World 2025”...
Religious freedom: a human right, not a privilege.
October 21, 2025
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE Sign ACN's petition RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE Sign ACN's petition No one should have to choose...
Pope thanks children who prayed for peace in ACN campaign
October 9, 2025
This was the 20th edition of ACN’s One Million Children Praying the Rosary campaign. Pope Leo XIV kept up the tradition of his predecessor, Pope Francis, by promoting the One...
Rome to host official launch of Religious Freedom Report 2025
October 3, 2025
Religious and public leaders will be gathering on October 21 at the Pontifical Patristic Institute Augustinianum in Rome for the worldwide presentation of the latest edition of the Report on...
ACN benefactors dedicate their work and celebrations to help suffering Christians
June 21, 2025
Knowing that this initiative of mine is going to help to alleviate the suffering of so many families is all the reward
ACN supporting Catholic radio stations in war zones
February 12, 2025
On World Radio Day, 13 February, ACN highlights its support for Catholic radio, an essential tool for information and global evangelization.
Religious sisters are “the foot soldiers of Christ” in Zimbabwe, says bishop
February 12, 2025
They are the ones on the ground, who serve the poor, the widow and the orphan, but they have very little recognition