The Voice of the suffering and persecuted​

A terrorist group that claims allegiance to ISIS arrived in Naquitengue in the early afternoon and summoned everyone in the village. They then separated the Christians from the Muslims, based on names and ethnicity.

"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.”

“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,”

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.

"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."

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."

“They are both fine, alive, and healthy, despite the trauma endured at the hands of their captors.”

Unlike its neighbor China, Mongolia enjoys extensive religious freedom. However, the challenges of rapid economic and social change have made some local authorities wary of religion, hence the importance of the visit.

“Seeing how much the people wanted our presence, after 40 years without women religious, exceeded our expectations. It was a very simple, but very generous, welcome.”

As a result of the violent conflict that broke out in Manipur, India this May, tens of thousands of people have been displaced, and more than 150 have died.  Additionally, a source close to the Archdiocese of Imphal told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that Meitei militants have destroyed 290 villages and 603 churches in the last three months. The church buildings that were destroyed include St. Paul’s Church and Pastoral Training Center in Sangaiprou, Imphal, and as the aggression unfolded, the police were “nowhere to be found,” according to the source. He added, “All SOS calls ...