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pakistan tries to heal
Christians are returning home to find nothing left. Chaos and attacks on Christians are linked to an accusation of blasphemy against a house cleaner. Please help those displaced.
morocco and libya
Please join us in prayer for all the victims of the tragic earthquake in Morocco and the devastating flooding in Libya. Please hold all of them close to your heart at this difficult time.
saving children in ghana
In some parts of Africa, children who are born with disabilities are considered evil and often killed. Sister Therese and her Marian Sisters of Eucharistic Love dedicate their lives to rescuing, these children.
News of the Suffering and persecuted
Syrian Patriarch: Despite difficulties, it has been ‘a time of great grace’
“We are still doing everything possible to help our faithful, to provide them with essential services. But we cannot replace the government. There is no light at the end of the tunnel, and we do not see a short-term solution. Without support, we cannot convince them to stay.”
“Thanks to this scholarship, I can help build the future of Iraq”
“Because I have a scholarship to study, I can stay in Iraq, which I want to do. I want my future to be in Iraq, and I want to help build my country’s future, too,”
One million children praying the Rosary can change the world
With war, violence, and extreme poverty in countries like Ukraine, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Pakistan, as well as in other regions of the Middle East and Africa, ACN wishes to entrust to God, through the powerful intercession of His Mother, all the places and people who cannot live in peace.
Pope consoles small Catholic flock in Mongolia
“Every human being is related to others, and the Pope has used the word “communion” repeatedly. This communion is more than just an act; it is really a way of being. And whenever something touches a part of the Church, it touches all of us.”
A seminarian is brutally murdered, another kidnapped in Nigeria
Bishop Kundi said: “The attackers were aiming to kidnap the parish priest. When they failed in their attempt to enter the father’s house, they set it on fire. The two priests were able to escape but, terribly, the seminarian was burned inside.”
Nigeria: Kidnapped priest and seminarian released
“They are both fine, alive, and healthy, despite the trauma endured at the hands of their captors.”
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Projects of the month
A Convent for Missionary Sisters in Bolivia
The apostolic prelature of Corocoro lies high in the Andes, in one of the poorest parts of Bolivia, where 80 …
A Pastoral Program to Strengthen Church Life in India
The Diocese of Shimoga in southwest India is highly active, despite having just 18,000 Catholics in a total population of …
Support the Studies of 48 Seminarians in Chad
Chad is one of the largest countries in the world, at roughly three times the size of Texas. But with …
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Persecution outlook around the world
Christians around the world face persecution for various reasons, including government oppression, cultural hostility, extremist attacks, official religious domination, and violations of religious freedom.
In authoritarian regimes like North Korea, China or Eritrea, Christianity is viewed as a threat to power and control. In cultures where a majority religion dominates, Christians may be seen as outsiders and targeted for abuse.
Extremist groups, such as Islamic extremists in the Middle East and Nigeria, target Christians out of religious hatred. Some countries have laws and policies in place that limit or prohibit the practice of Christianity, often in the name of serving the dominant religion. Religious freedom is often disregarded as a basic human right, leading to persecution, suffering, and denial of rights.
