The ACN Journal provides the latest news about Aid to the Church in Need and our work protecting the rights of Christians and supporting the suffering and persecuted Church.
ACN dedicates its Lenten campaign to martyrs of hope: “Martyrs of our days: witnesses of hope” is a call to show solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. Inspired by Pope Francis’ invitation to celebrate a Jubilee of Hope, this campaign aims to highlight the fact that, despite the persecution they suffer, today’s martyrs continue to be examples of consolation, faith and hope.
Read MorePope Francis has thrown his support behind a campaign by a Catholic charity to have children all over the world, including Ireland, to pray the Rosary for peace this Friday. The Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) organises the campaign ‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’ every October.
Read MorePope Francis expresses great concern at growing attacks on religious freedom, after receiving ACN report . The Holy Father thanked ACN for its report which points to a decrease in religious freedom, and said he is praying for all those who are persecuted for their faith.
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