In Madagascar, Pope Francis will visit island nation mired in poverty, division
“At a broader level there is a mentality of entrenched thinking, of institutionalized corruption, which continues to undermine the future of Magascar.”
On his visit to Mauritius, Pope Francis ‘will unify the mosaic that makes up our island’
“There are some tensions at times, certainly, but generally we get along well. Our little island society could even be cited as an example of amicable relations between the different faith communities."
In Crimea, the poor are getting poorer—faith-based summer camps bring ray of hope
"Many families cannot afford to go on holiday. However, the risk of becoming addicted to computers, the internet, drugs or alcohol is particularly high for children and adolescents who spend their holidays on the streets, bored."
As Boko Haram’s campaign of Islamist terror in Nigeria marks 10th year, faith of Christians persists
"The faith of the faithful is becoming stronger. Some of the destroyed structures have been rebuilt. We give thanks and praise to God for his mercy and kindness towards His children in the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri. To God be the glory."
ACN supports ‘healing for wounds of the heart’ of bombing victims in Sri Lanka
The Archdiocese of Colombo has begun to provide long-term, post-traumatic care as well as psychosocial assistance for the survivors and their families. ACN is providing the funding for this project.