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The Voice of the suffering in Africa

Here you’ll find the latest updates on the struggles and resilience of persecuted communities around the world. These stories highlight both the challenges they endure and the faith that sustains them. Stay connected to learn how hope continues to shine through suffering.

Father Pierluigi Maccalli

Held for two years by jihadists, missionary is set free

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"We remain concerned however about the fate of this courageous religious sister, who was abducted by jihadist groups in Mali over three years and eight months ago."
Bishop Kukah (J. Nicholls/ACN)

Nigeria: ‘Our land is now a pool of blood’

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“Where are the Chibok daughters? Where is Leah Sharibu? Who are the sponsored murderers who have overrun our land? Our land is now a pool of blood."
Abba Goesh meets with elders

‘God is from every culture, from every clan’

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Father Goesh builds a chapel in the wilderness, believing that with time, the feuding clans and tribes will end up praying together.
In Benin

ACN’s Head of Projects: ‘the calling of Africa is the family’

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"What we carry out is not just work but a mission that the Lord has entrusted to us for the growth of the Church all over the world."
Father Etube prays over mass grave

Nigeria: ‘It is like we have been left to perish because of our faith’

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"He is watching. His time will come. He has told us in Psalm 46:10 to trust in Him. The blood of these martyrs will not be in vain.”
Father Léandre Mbaydeyo

Chad priest: ‘I am a child of the war’

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"it is exceedingly difficult for a Muslim to convert to Christianity, and those who do take this step are often rejected by their families."

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