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Learn how you can help to shine a light on the persecution faced by Christians
Helping Christians in need
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information, and action.
How to get involved with ACN
Venezuela Emergency Your Help Is Urgent
Two powerful earthquakes have shattered communities in Venezuela, leaving homes lost and damaged.
Make a Mass Offering
In some countries around the world, priests do not receive a livable income serving their communities. Support them by making a Mass Offering today and allow them to continue their work.
Religious freedom: Your faith matters
As Christians and other religious minorities face growing violence, kidnappings, and discrimination, we must work harder than ever to defend their rights and ensure they’re fully protected under Article 18.
Latest news
'Entire villages wiped out' – Nepal’s Catholics mobilise aid after deadly floods
AS rescue workers comb through mud and debris left by deadly floods and landslides, Nepal’s Catholic community is mobilising aid for families who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods.
Nepal
From saddle soreness to the Holy Sepulchre: Gardener cycles for persecuted Christians
WITH temperatures topping 32°C, only three hours’ sleep and a headwind pushing against him, Andrew Foote could be forgiven for seeing his 2,246-mile cycle ride to Jerusalem as an endurance challenge.
Holy Land
‘There is hardly a stone in place’ warns Bishop of Ukraine’s ravaged villages
A WAR zone bishop serving on Ukraine’s front line says he sees “constant signs of hope” – despite the wholesale destruction of villages and churches as drones and missiles land.
Ukraine
Making a Difference Through Faith
In 2024, your support has meant that ACN has been able to reach Christians in need.
1,836,591 Masses
offered to support 1 in every 10 priests all around the world
Almost 10,000
seminarians supported by ACN benefactors in their training
860+ Projects
supported to allow for the work of over 6000 Sisters
Christmas Cards
Find the perfect Christian Christmas card to share with friends and family whilst making a difference by supporting ACN.
