Project In Focus
With 272 million people, Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the world. But its religious make-up varies from place to place. The island of Flores, for example, is mainly Catholic.
The parish of Copang in western Flores was established in 2017 and today has a population of over 7,800 Catholic faithful that grows annually. The parish has a problem, however: there is no parish church. READ MORE
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News of the Suffering and Persecuted
Bishop from Ethiopia: “The people in Tigray have experienced hell”
Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin tells the international pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need about the human rights violations that occurred from 2020 to 2022, during the devastating war in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray, and particularly the sexual violence against women and girls. Parts of his diocese are still occupied, and many roads are insecure. In the accessible regions. ...
Bishops in Venezuela on upcoming elections: “The people know the future is in their hands”
In a joint statement, the Venezuelan Bishops Conference highlights the crucial role of the people in the elections scheduled for July 28th. Venezuela is preparing for presidential elections in 2024 and legislative elections in 2025, both occurring in a complex political climate. As the vote on July 28th approaches, the Venezuelan bishops wished to “share some reflections about this political act, ...
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem: “When the wounds are bleeding, it is not time to speak of politics”
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, met with a delegation from Aid to the Church in Need on Wednesday, July 17th, and expressed his gratitude for the help received by the Holy Land. The situation in the Holy Land remains drastic, with no prospects of improvement in the short term. In this context, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has ...
Celebration of faith and peace at children’s festival in Belarus
The Catholic Church in Belarus is highly involved in pastoral work with children and young people. Every week, hundreds of children attend catechesis, and every year, many children receive their first Holy Communion. During the Soviet period, the practice of religion was severely restricted, but thanks to the faith that was passed on by grandparents, the Church still has deep roots. ...
Egypt: “We’ve seen real progress”
His Beatitude Ibrahim Sidrak, the Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria, heads the small Coptic Catholic Church, which has about 300,000 members. In an interview with the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), he shared his thoughts about his country, which has become a refuge for many Christians. How do you explain that, unlike in many other Near East ...
ACN celebrates US legislators for renewed commitment to religious freedom
A bill approved by the United States Congress will fund efforts to promote religious freedom in countries where it is currently lacking. The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) expresses its appreciation for the United States Congress’s decision to renew and deepen its commitment to religious freedom in parts of the world where people continue to suffer for ...
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Projects of the Month
Three Motorized Rickshaws for Pastoral Work in Colombia
The Apostolic Vicariate of Mitú lies in the Amazon region of eastern Colombia, in an area covering over 21,000 square ...
Help to Build a Parish Church in Indonesia
With 272 million people, Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the world. But its religious make-up varies from ...
Help to Repair a Church Tower in Ukraine
Sudowa Wyschnja is a small town in West Ukraine. Its Latin Catholic parish and two sub-parishes are very lively and ...