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Nigeria: “There can be no lynching in a civilized society”
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Northern Nigeria usually appears in the news because of violence, kidnappings, or interreligious conflicts. However, in the midst of that reality, there are also many ...
Two religious sisters attacked at home in Mozambique
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Building where the nuns were staying also serves as a home for young girls. Archbishop laments “exponential” rise in crime in the African country. Killing ...
Church in Colombia aids victims of devastating earthquake while assessing damages
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck large parts of western and central Colombia on Monday, August 10. The epicenter was recorded in the municipality of San José ...
Earthquake in Colombia: Church assessing needs for emergency aid
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A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck much of western and central Colombia on Monday. While authorities assess the scale of the emergency, the Catholic Church ...
Haiti: Church “the last remaining wall” against gangs
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As the country sinks into an unprecedented crisis, corroded by armed gangs, the Church remains standing, sowing hope in the midst of despair. The legislative ...
ACN joins Mexican bishops’ call for religious freedom
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The Catholic bishops of Mexico have marked the centenary of the “Calles Law,” which imposed restrictions on the life of the Church and placed priestly ...
The return of Iraq’s Christians: A possible model for Nigeria
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Catholic leaders advocate for the right of return of internally displaced people. The return of thousands of displaced Christians to their places of origin in ...
Medjugorje vandalism is latest in wave of desecrations
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Throughout Europe and the Americas, churches have been vandalized in the past three months. Although the attacks seem unrelated, they show that religious freedom is ...
Prime Minister: “Christians are an essential part of Iraqi society”
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Baghdad offering incentives for Christians to return to Iraq. Al-Zaidi’s words will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of Catholic bishops. Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali ...
Beatification of Patriarch Hoyek is a sign of hope for Lebanon
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Blessed Elias Hoyek, founder of the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, a project partner of Aid to the Church in Need, is considered father ...









