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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
Bishop condemns lynchings in northern Nigeria
FOLLOWING a series of brutal mob killings, a bishop in Nigeria has hit out at the growing scourge of rough justice in the country.
Nigeria
Ahead of UN day for victims attacked for beliefs, Scottish bishop backs religious freedom
Ahead of UN day for victims attacked for their beliefs, Scottish bishop backs religious freedom
UK
President of Bishops’ Conference issues call for global action to tackle religious hatred
Archbishop Richard Moth has added his voice to ACN's Article 18 campaign
UK
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
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