The Voice of the suffering and persecuted​

“We are encouraging parish priests to create interreligious groups, and we are providing training in all the northern districts to promote interreligious dialogue and create bridges for people to meet and talk to each other in safety."

ACN does not receive money from states or other NGOs, which means that this aid was only possible due to the generosity of more than 364,000 individual benefactors donating $158M in total, almost $13M more than in 2021.

It is important to mark the anniversary of the massacre by “reminding the world of the evil of terrorism and the long-term effects it has on people.”

They died while worshipping God in his own house, so [beatification] would go a long way toward strengthening the faith of those who are practicing in war-torn areas, or in places like northern Nigeria, where most Christians are persecuted.”

In her new role, Lynch is responsible for the basic content and statutory leadership of the international foundation, with its 23 national offices.

“People are so fed up with the suffering. They need a solution, and so we hope that something will come out of these talks.” 

"I had bishops in tears, telling me that they can carry out their pastoral ministry, thanks to the support of the generous men and women who contribute to ACN.”

A police officer who was working as a security guard at a Catholic school for girls in north-eastern Pakistan opened fire on a group of teachers and students, killing two young girls.

Predominantly Muslim Sudan and Christian South Sudan used to form one country, but it split in 2011 after decades of civil war. But the countries and their populations still have a great deal in common.

The Sirte Martyrs will be celebrated on February 15, the date of their deaths, on both calendars, making them the first saints to be honored by both Churches since they split following the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD.