One Million Children Praying the Rosary,
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Pope Leo XIV prays rosary with children at the Vatican
Thursday, October 1st, 12pm EDT
Watch as Pope Leo welcomes 700-1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome.Together, they will pray for peace around the world, marking the beginning of the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative, promoted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) for more than 20 years.
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.
Venezuela: Earthquake victims remembered “for the light they left behind”
Three months after the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, young people from the Diocese of La Guaira gathered to pray, sing, and remember those who were part of their groups, parishes, and pastoral activities. “They were people filled with light and life,” a young woman who lost her two sisters
Pope takes up ACN’s worldwide call to pray the Rosary for peace
Holy Father extends to the whole Church an appeal that ACN has promoted worldwide for more than 20 years. Königstein, Germany, September 28, 2026 – Pope Leo XIV has called on all the faithful and Christian communities around the world to pray the Rosary throughout the month of October for
New report paints worrying picture for religious minorities in Pakistan
Christians and members of other minorities continue to suffer from systemic discrimination. Blasphemy laws and violence against women and girls are a particular concern. The abuse of Pakistan’s laws against blasphemy and the abduction and forced conversion of girls continue to plague members of minority religions, including Christians in the
Algeria: “The pope’s visit has revived a genuine hope”
A bishop in the North African country hopes for change in wake of Leo XIV’s pastoral voyage. There is something about the desert that has always attracted those who long for Christ. Since the first monastics in Egypt, men and women have been leaving the comforts of the city to
Education key to Christian survival in the Middle East
As wars continue to affect the region, ACN is helping to support Christian education all across the Middle East. Keeping schools running is key to preserving Christian communities. September marks the resumption of school for most of the northern hemisphere, but in many regions, including the Middle East, the return
Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary for peace with hundreds of children at the Vatican
On October 1, between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome will join the Holy Father in the Vatican Gardens, marking the beginning of the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative promoted by Aid to the Church in Need. Pope Leo XIV will join hundreds of
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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
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IDP camp in Nigeria
A missionary in the Amazon
Sisters reach faithful in remote Madagascar
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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