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‘It’s time to end this nonsense and end the war’

‘It’s time to end this nonsense and end the war’

by Michael McG | Jul 23, 2025 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Holy Land

In a heartrending witness account of his visit to Gaza, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has begged for an end to the violence.  Speaking in Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a statement highlighting the distressing scenes he witnessed shortly after an...
Schools across UK invited to celebrate #RedWednesday 2024

Schools across UK invited to celebrate #RedWednesday 2024

by Michael McG | Nov 1, 2024 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations

Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) is inviting all schools to take part in its #RedWednesday live stream on Wednesday November 20.This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, pray, and have fun while supporting children and young people living in...
Children asked to pray the Rosary for peace

Children asked to pray the Rosary for peace

by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2024 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN)

A Catholic charity is hoping to exceed last year’s milestone of more than a million children joining a campaign to pray the Rosary for peace in the world’s conflict zones. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is holding its “One Million Children Praying the Rosary”...
Catholic charities mark 10 years of partnership

Catholic charities mark 10 years of partnership

by Michael McG | May 23, 2024 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Catholic Bishop's Conference, HCPT, Missio

Representatives from 25 Catholic charities gathered to recognise a decade of collaboration to promote legacy giving.The meeting, at Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales in London, marked 10 years since the official launch event of Your Catholic Legacy...
Two dead, seven injured in latest attack on Gaza church complex

Two dead, seven injured in latest attack on Gaza church complex

by Michael McG | Dec 19, 2023 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations

Two more civilians have been killed by sniper fire in the grounds of Holy Family Church in Gaza City. Local church partners told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that two women, Samar Anton and her mother Nahida, were fatally injured on Saturday (December 16) as they...
Sisters brighten dark times with Christmas gifts for children

Sisters brighten dark times with Christmas gifts for children

by Michael McG | Dec 14, 2023 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations

A Catholic charity is helping religious sisters distribute Christmas gifts to 35,000 children in Syria and 10,000 in Lebanon whose parents cannot afford to buy presents for them.Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is working with the Sisters of St Joseph of Lyons and the...
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and Neville Kyrke-Smith, ACN (UK) National Director (Both images © Aid to the Church in Need
Stop Blocking Vital Aid

Stop Blocking Vital Aid

An urgent call to end the block on vital aid to people in sanctions-crippled Syria has come from the leaders of a...

22 Mar, 2021 | 2 min read

Pope Francis – © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk
A Symbolic Meeting Of Peace And Hope

A Symbolic Meeting Of Peace And Hope

The meeting between Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani – one of Iraq’s most influential spiritual leaders...

8 Mar, 2021 | 2 min read

Volunteers at St John the Merciful Table, Zahle, serving hot meals to disadvantaged families
Aid to the Church in Need’s Lenten lunch For Lebanon

Aid to the Church in Need’s Lenten lunch For Lebanon

A Catholic aid organisation has announced plans for a virtual Sunday lunch to raise money for a charitable kitchen...

25 Feb, 2021 | 2 min read

Farah Shaheen (centre right with headscarf) reunited with her family (© Bishop Iftikhar Indryas/Aid to the Church in Need
Court Returns Christian Girl To Her Family

Court Returns Christian Girl To Her Family

A 12-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan shackled and enslaved by a man who made her marry him and convert is now...

17 Feb, 2021 | 3 min read

‘Pope’s Visit Will Help Us To Stay In Iraq’

‘Pope’s Visit Will Help Us To Stay In Iraq’

Iraq’s Christians say Pope Francis’ planned visit gives them hope that they do have a future in their homeland –...

15 Jan, 2021 | 3 min read

Syriac Catholic Archbishop Nizar Semaan of Hadiab-Erbil (© Aid to the Church in Need).
Iraq Church Welcomes 2021 Papal Visit

Iraq Church Welcomes 2021 Papal Visit

Iraq’s Christians have welcomed news that Pope Francis is set to go to Iraq next spring – the first time any...

8 Dec, 2020 | 3 min read

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