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Myanmar: ACN calls for prayers

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“I am shaken by the news that has reached us from Myanmar—the degree of brutality with which the security forces are apparently prepared to shoot anyone whom they see on the streets."

Religious Freedom in the World Report 2021 wants to give a ‘fresh impetus to the defense of human dignity’

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The report fulfills one of the fundamental objectives of ACN’s mission to be a source of information, prayer, and active charity.

Pakistani Catholics volunteer to protect churches against terrorist attacks

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“Everybody is afraid of the terrorists. But we stand for the One who protects us all. Our faith tells us that God won’t let us down. Therefore, we perform our duties with complete passion and avoid negative thinking.”

In northern Mozambique, ‘they are shooting everywhere’

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"When these attacks take place, the people flee into the mountains, and so it is difficult to communicate with them on account of the weak phone signal, plus batteries on their mobile phones have run out,”

Suicide bombers strike at cathedral in Indonesia

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“The suicide bombing is not only the concern of Catholics but also the concern of all the entire nation and the Indonesian state."

In Myanmar, cardinal urges protestors not to turn to violence

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“All faith traditions adhere to non-violence because all violence is intrinsically evil. Violence brings greater violence. I unconditionally condemn ail acts of violence against unarmed civilians.”

Papal visit to Iraq’s largest Catholic town boosts hopes that Christians will return

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“For Christians here, as well as those living as refugees in Europe and America, this visit gives them hope. With the Pope’s visit, we feel that we are not alone. We feel that we are safe because someone cares about us.”

2021 Religious Freedom in the World Report due out April 20

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In those countries where religious freedom is guaranteed the foundations are laid for a truly human coexistence, as called for by Pope Francis

ACN has stood by Syrian Christians during ten years of civil war

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One of the most important projects supported by the organization since 2017 is the "A Drop of Milk" campaign in Aleppo. It distributes powdered milk to more than 3,000 children from Christian families who are in need or have been displaced by the war.

Cholera, terror, COVID-19: northern Mozambique bleeds from many wounds

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“The Church in Mozambique is an anchor of hope and charity in a sea of suffering and violence.”
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