Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is making an urgent appeal for prayer and support for the Christian community and all residents of Aleppo, Syria, who face a worsening humanitarian crisis following the recent occupation of the city by anti-government rebel groups, some of whom have clear jihadist orientations. Although these groups have promised respect, the situation remains uncertain and extremely insecure for the contested areas.  The counteroffensive by the Syrian army has brought devastating airstrikes on the city. ...

ACN brings together thousands to pray for persecuted Christians during #RedWeek. Worldwide solidarity and prayer vigils illuminate over 1,000 monuments, churches, and public buildings to defend the right to religious freedom.   From November 17-27, 2024, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) once again united thousands of Christians from over 20 countries in the worldwide initiative Red Week, bringing them together to pray for those suffering for their faith.   This year, more than 1,000 monuments, churches, and public buildings were ...

In one of Mexico’s most dangerous states, the Working Sisters help children who are exposed to violence. With ACN’s support, they also train novices who grew up in difficult environments, preparing them to bring hope to vulnerable communities.   “One of our children saw his father be killed,” says Sister Rosalina during an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). “We had another case of three children who witnessed the murder of their mother in front of their house. ...

Following a heartfelt plea from a missionary and ACN’s project partner in Aleppo, the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) calls on all people of faith to unite in prayer for the safety and peace of this war-torn region.  In a voice message shared with ACN, Father Hugo Alaniz, IVE, an Argentine missionary, described the dire situation currently unfolding around Aleppo, where extremist groups have launched a surprise offensive. Several villages have been seized, and vital routes, ...

Despite the danger, a Brazilian missionary priest has stayed in Ukraine since the start of the war. Father Lucas Perozzi thanks ACN for the help it continues to provide and remains committed to spreading the Gospel.   Father Lucas Perozzi found himself in Ukraine when Russia began its full-scale assault on the country in 2022. However, rather than return to his homeland, Brazil, he remained in the country and continues to serve a flock in Kyiv, which, he says, is showing ...

In the face of rampant violence, which is paralyzing Port-au-Prince and isolating Haiti from the rest of the world, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Haiti, in a message received by ACN, calls on the government to act and appeals to every Haitian to work for peace and overcome hatred. In response to a catastrophic situation, and the continual deterioration of security in Haiti, the Bishops’ Conference of Haiti issued a “cry of alarm” for peace on November 15th, 2024, in ...