Lebanon is hurting: ongoing conflicts, displacement and economic collapse.
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#RedWeek 2026
Please join us November 15–22 for Red Week
ACN's global initiative to remember Christian martyrs
Visit our Red Week page and pledge your support for fellow Christians who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have died for our Faith.
There are numerous ways you can participate and we look forward to counting you among us as those who stand in solidarity with suffering and persecuted Christians.
Thank you and God bless you for participating in even a small way this Red Week and letting us know how you will be doing it.
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#RedWeek 2026 · Live candle map
Candles lit across the country for Red Week
Each candle is a prayer for Christians who suffer for their faith. Click the map to see every candle and light one of your own.
Countries in Focus
Venezuela Still in Crisis
A little more than a month ago, the earth opened beneath Venezuela. But for thousands of families, the disaster did not end when the shaking stopped. Today, the death toll has climbed to 5,398, nearly 16,740 people have been injured, and tens of thousands remain missing. More than 23,000 people are still living in temporary camps, exposed to scorching heat by day and relentless rain by night. Can you help?
Mozambique
Religious sisters are vital to the Church. They teach children, give catechesis and care for the sick. For all they give, especially in a country with so much suffering, can we help them in their time of need?
Lebanon
Despite the uncertainty and hardship, many Christians in Lebanon express a strong desire to remain. Both young people and the elderly are determined to stay in their homes and on their land. But they need our help.
News of the Suffering and Persecuted Church
Read the latest updates on persecuted communities worldwide, highlighting their struggles, the faith and hope that sustains them.
“Pray, Support, and Visit”: ACN executive president on Christians in the Holy Land
Following her recent visit to the Holy Land, Regina Lynch speaks about the challenges facing local Christian communities, the importance of supporting their livelihoods and faith, and why Christians around the world should not forget the land where the faith was born. You returned from Holy Land just a few
Ethiopia: Dozens of Orthodox Christians killed in attacks
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has renewed its appeal for peace and the protection of civilians. At least 60 people, including elderly people and children, were reportedly killed in attacks on Orthodox Christian communities in Oromia, amid renewed violence and growing fears of further instability in Ethiopia. The attacks took
Persecution of Christians worsens in almost 56% of countries studied, with none improving
Conditions for Christians worsened in almost 56% of the 18 countries examined over the past two years, and none recorded an overall improvement, according to a new report from the pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The report finds that extremist violence, authoritarian governments and religious nationalism
Venezuela’s bishops call for free elections and repeal of laws restricting NGOs
In a new pastoral exhortation, the bishops state that Venezuela is going through “one of the most complex periods in its history” and highlight “the urgent need for the comprehensive reconstruction of the nation.” The bishops of Venezuela have called for free and transparent elections, independence for the country’s main
“Every Jordanian life is precious,” says King Abdullah after attack on Christian church
An attack by armed criminals on a Church in Jordan has left at least nine people dead and over 30 wounded. The attack took place on Friday, October 23, in Karak, southern Jordan. Around 250 Christians were gathered in and outside the church for a funeral when armed men arrived
Churches sound alarm after settlers target Christian village and foreign diplomats
Church leaders in Jerusalem have condemned “heinous” attacks by masked Israeli settlers against residents of the West Bank’s last entirely Christian village, as well as foreign diplomats visiting the area. The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem (PHCJ) issued the statement following attacks in and around Taybeh on
Stay Connected
A message from the Holy Father during our private audience
Your commitment extends to supporting the Church’s mission across the world by reaching communities that are too often isolated, marginalized or under pressure.
Wherever Aid to the Church in Need rebuilds a chapel, supports a religious sister, or provides for a radio station or a vehicle, you strengthen the life of the Church, as well as the spiritual and moral fabric of society. And as I’m sure you’re aware, your organizations has helped many of the missions in Peru, including in the Dioceses of Chiclayo, where I was privileged to serve.
Dear friends, I thank each of you for this work of solidarity. Do not grow weary of doing good (cf. Gal 6:9), for your service bears fruit in countless lives and gives glory to our Father in heaven.
Aid to the Church in Need is a Catholic charity under the guidance of the Holy Father. Since 1947, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have served the spiritual and humanitarian needs of our suffering and persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.
Request a Mass for Your Intentions
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Stories of Devotion and Sacrifice
See how our partners show grace through their mission work
IDP camp in Nigeria
A missionary in the Amazon
Sisters reach faithful in remote Madagascar
Become an Apostle of Charity
Help us Keep the Faith Alive around the world, the Church faces immense pressure, from material poverty to violent persecution. As a monthly donor, your support provides a lifeline for the priests, nuns, and catechists who risk everything to keep the light of Christ burning in the darkest places. Thank you for becoming an Apostle of Charity.
Projects of the Month
Each month, we highlight meaningful projects that bring hope and support to communities in need around the world. Your generosity helps make these initiatives possible, changing lives through faith and compassion.
A New Church in Guatemala
Throughout Latin America, Our Lady of Guadalupe is revered with great devotion. Often, the love that people hold for her is the one thing that
A New Vehicle for Priests in the Central African Republic
“Hail Mary…” The Rosary beads slip gently through the fingers as the jeep bounces over the deep potholes. Every now and then, it threatens to
The Repair and Expansion of a Church in Albania
Our Lady’s month of May is also the month of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II, who had a profound devotion to the
Stories of Devotion and Sacrifice
See how our partners show grace through their mission work
IDP camp in Nigeria
Persecution in Burkina Faso