Devastation in Venezuela and Colombia
Our Commitment to Venezuela and Colombia
Aid to the Church in Need is responding to the urgent needs of communities in Venezuela and Colombia following the devastating earthquakes of June 24th and August 10th.
In Venezuela, ACN has remained in close contact with Bishop Juan Carlos Bravo Salazar of Petare, who continues to provide updates on the situation facing families already struggling with extreme poverty.
“Even those who have nothing are giving everything,” Bishop Bravo Salazar told ACN.
His words describe the remarkable generosity of people who had barely enough to survive before the earthquakes and who are now sharing what little they have with neighbors and families who have lost even more.
Despite the hardship, the local Church in both countries remain a source of hope, accompaniment, and practical assistance to those who are suffering. Please help.
Countries in Focus
Venezuela Still in Crisis
A little more than a month ago, the earth opened beneath Venezuela. But for thousands of families, the disaster did not end when the shaking stopped. Today, the death toll has climbed to 5,398, nearly 16,740 people have been injured, and tens of thousands remain missing. More than 23,000 people are still living in temporary camps, exposed to scorching heat by day and relentless rain by night. Can you help?
Mozambique
Religious sisters are vital to the Church. They teach children, give catechesis and care for the sick. For all they give, especially in a country with so much suffering, can we help them in their time of need?
Lebanon
Despite the uncertainty and hardship, many Christians in Lebanon express a strong desire to remain. Both young people and the elderly are determined to stay in their homes and on their land. But they need our help.
News of the Suffering and Persecuted Church
Read the latest updates on persecuted communities worldwide, highlighting their struggles, the faith and hope that sustains them.
The Church in Mauritania: A spirit of coexistence in the desert
The Catholic Church in Mauritania is in a unique position: there are no Mauritanian Christians, and the entire Catholic community is made up of foreigners and expats. In this context, the Church’s presence is very limited, with only two priests and one bishop, but its mission remains clear: to bear
From Rome to the world: Children unite in a week of prayer for peace
From October 1 to 7, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is inviting children, families, schools, and parishes around the world to take part in “One Million Children Praying the Rosary.” This year, the initiative will unfold as a worldwide week of prayer, beginning with a vigil in Rome
Venezuela: “Nothing will stand in the way of our mission”
Two months after an earthquake rendered their church unusable, 62 youths from a small mountain community in Venezuela received the sacrament of confirmation in a celebration held outdoors. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Pablo Modesto González Pérez of La Guaira andtook place in the square in front of
Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers
Christian schools in Jerusalem announced the suspension of classes on September 1, 2026, due to the non-renewal of entry permits into the city for dozens of members of their staff. The strike was supposed to be indefinite, but was called off after one day, after Israeli authorities renewed some of
“Not a crack:” US engineer, an ACN volunteer, returns to Venezuela following earthquake
Church building that ACN supported three years ago was intact in midst of destruction, thanks to John Smith’s insistence that it follow building codes. Two months after twin earthquakes in Venezuela caused thousands of deaths and left a trail of destruction, an American engineer named John Smith stood inside a
Bishops urge an end to massacres in Nigeria
ACN continues to accompany the Church in Nigeria in its efforts to counteract the effects of endemic violence and its appeals for peace. The Catholic bishops of Nigeria have issued a passionate appeal for peace, following recent massacres in the regions of Borgu and Ukum. Dozens of people were killed
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A message from the Holy Father during our private audience
Your commitment extends to supporting the Church’s mission across the world by reaching communities that are too often isolated, marginalized or under pressure.
Wherever Aid to the Church in Need rebuilds a chapel, supports a religious sister, or provides for a radio station or a vehicle, you strengthen the life of the Church, as well as the spiritual and moral fabric of society. And as I’m sure you’re aware, your organizations has helped many of the missions in Peru, including in the Dioceses of Chiclayo, where I was privileged to serve.
Dear friends, I thank each of you for this work of solidarity. Do not grow weary of doing good (cf. Gal 6:9), for your service bears fruit in countless lives and gives glory to our Father in heaven.
Aid to the Church in Need is a Catholic charity under the guidance of the Holy Father. Since 1947, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have served the spiritual and humanitarian needs of our suffering and persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.
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Stories of Devotion and Sacrifice
See how our partners show grace through their mission work
IDP camp in Nigeria
A missionary in the Amazon
Sisters reach faithful in remote Madagascar
Become an Apostle of Charity
Help us Keep the Faith Alive around the world, the Church faces immense pressure, from material poverty to violent persecution. As a monthly donor, your support provides a lifeline for the priests, nuns, and catechists who risk everything to keep the light of Christ burning in the darkest places. Thank you for becoming an Apostle of Charity.
Projects of the Month
Each month, we highlight meaningful projects that bring hope and support to communities in need around the world. Your generosity helps make these initiatives possible, changing lives through faith and compassion.
Psychological Training for Priests in Ukraine
In the early months of the war in Ukraine, the immediate need was material aid for refugee families. Now, the need is, above all, for
A Vehicle for Prison Chaplains in Egypt
“Today, you will be with Me in Paradise” (Lk. 23:43). That was the promise of Jesust to the good thief hanging beside Him on the
A Religious Center in Syria
Azza Al-Bittar, 42, lives together with her husband and her son in Homs, where the war began in 2011. She tells us, “My faith was
Stories of Devotion and Sacrifice
See how our partners show grace through their mission work
IDP camp in Nigeria
Persecution in Burkina Faso