ACN International

The conflict in the #MiddleEast poses a threat to the lives of citizens in or around #Jerusalem’s Old City, home to sacred sites to #Christians, #Jews, and #Muslims, as well as to historical sites: missile shrapnel has hit the roof of a monastery adjacent to the #HolySepulchre.

“The situation is more intense than the 2024 war", explains our project coordinator in #Lebanon. "#Displaced people are everywhere, their situation is very difficult. The #Church is really a stronghold for #Christians to stay in this place.” 👉Read more: acninternational.org/the-church-is-…

“Our people are suffering like never before.” 🕊️ Amidst the ongoing war, #Christians in the #HolyLand are struggling for survival. The #Church remains, bringing #hope and dignity to people in their daily lives. acninternational.org/another-war-in… #PrayForPeace #MiddleEast #ACN

“Do not let #Palestinian Christians become a memory of the past.” ⛪️ The Christians of Taybeh, the last all-#Christian village in the #WestBank, are the "living stones" of the #HolyLand, but they feel forgotten.🕊️ "The future is dark," says Fr. Bashar. acninternational.org/taybeh-do-not-…

Tragic news from #Pakistan 🇵🇰 The #Christian community is demanding #justice after Shoukat Masih was found hanged under suspicious circumstances. A transparent investigation is urgently needed. Learn the whole story here: 👇 acninternational.org/pakistan-deman… #ReligiousFreedom #ACN

"We will stay despite the war." 🇱🇧 Amidst the ongoing conflict in Southern #Lebanon, local #priests and religious #sisters are refusing to leave, choosing instead to stay and serve those in need. acninternational.org/we-will-stay-d… #Catholic #ACN #FaithInAction

Tragic news from #Lebanon: Fr. Pierre el-Rai has been killed in the south of the country. ACN calls on all our friends and benefactors to join us in #prayer for his soul, his grieving community, and for #peace in the region🙏🕯️ acninternational.org/acn-calls-for-… #PeaceForMiddleEast

"People are terrified." 💔 A recent drone strike in #Erbil is shaking the confidence of #Iraq’s Christians, many of whom fled to the region for safety. The #Christian #minority faces renewed uncertainty and fear. Let us #pray for #PeaceForMiddleEast🙏 acninternational.org/drone-strike-i…

"The #Church in #Algeria is a small flock with a big heart." ⛪️❤️ Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline recently traveled to Annaba, the land of St. Augustine, to visit the local #Christian community and honor their enduring #faith. Read the full story here: acninternational.org/algeria-the-so…

30,000+ people displaced. 🇱🇧 Constant fear. An escalating crisis. As violence intensifies in #Lebanon, ACN is working with the local partners to provide shelter and food to families who have lost everything. Please stand with us in #prayer and support. acninternational.org/missiles-are-f…

“The #Christian presence in the #MiddleEast must not die out. A new spiral of violence could push already fragile communities beyond the point of survival.” Regina Lynch, our Executive President warns of the the price of renewed war. acninternational.org/the-christian-… #PeaceForMiddleEast

In #Mauritania, the #CatholicChurch is a "community of migrants for #migrants." 🌍 ⛪️ Bishop Victor Ndione shares the unique challenges of ministering to a diverse, transient flock in a 100% Muslim land. Discover their story of #faith and service: acninternational.org/mauritania-the…

In the face of war, the #Church in #Ukraine remains a beacon of #hope. 🙏 Bishop Jan Sobilo thanks ACN benefactors for their life-saving support: "Without your help, we would be like refugees." Read this moving #testimony: acninternational.org/ukraine-you-di… #PeaceForUkraine #FaithinAction

“#Catholics are returning in their thousands, not hundreds.” 🇳🇬 🕊️ Despite years of hardship, the #Church in #Nigeria is witnessing a powerful homecoming. A beautiful testament to the resilience of #faith in the face of adversity: acninternational.org/catholics-retu…

In the face of war, the #Church never left. ✝️ For four years, our benefactors have provided a lifeline to the suffering people in #Ukraine. See the impact of four years of love, #prayer, and practical aid. 🇺🇦 🙏 acninternational.org/four-years-of-… #ACN #StopWar #FaithInAction #Catholic

📣 Official Announcement: We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ferdinand Habsburg as the new Secretary General of Aid to the Church in Need International. We look forward to his leadership in our #mission to support the suffering #Church ⛪️ acninternational.org/ferdinand-habs…

"A call to come together." 🇻🇪 The #Church in #Venezuela is urging all citizens to seek dialogue and #unity during these difficult times. The bishops express their "closeness and #solidarity” with several of the worst-affected sectors of the population: acninternational.org/bishops-of-ven…

"The recurring carnage has become a stain on the conscience of our nation." Amidst rising violence in #Nigeria, the #Catholic #Church is demanding urgent safety measures from the government. Let us stand with our suffering brothers and sisters. 🇳🇬🙏 acninternational.org/catholic-churc…

At ACN, we believe that keeping the #faith alive is essential to #humandignity. Cardinal Koch, our new president, reinforced this idea during his first visit to our offices, stating that withholding God from people is giving them too little: acninternational.org/cardinal-to-ac… #Catholic

"It is absolutely essential that the war stops." 🕊️ A desperate plea from a parish #priest in #Gaza. As the crisis deepens, the call for #peace becomes a fight for survival for the #Christian community. Read the full testimony: ⬇️ acninternational.org/it-is-absolute… #PeacefortheHolyLand