“Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.” (Daniel 9:3)
Christians in the Middle East
More than 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon as they flee to escape the violence and chaos of the 2026 Iran War.
Again, as is the case time and again for this devastated country, the Church has opened its heart and doors to those fleeing, to those fearful and to those exhausted.
In Saida, Greek Melkite Bishop Elie Haddad described the terrifying reality: “Missiles are flying over our heads.” Although the area has not yet been directly hit, schools have been opened to shelter the displaced, and parish centers are filling with families fleeing bombardments. Most of the displaced, though, are living on the street or in their cars.
Please reach out today. Time is of the essence. God bless you.
Lent: A Sacred Journey
Help our missionaries carry their cross.
Lebanon
The Franciscan Sisters of the Cross care for the most vulnerable of Lebanese faithful, those with emotional disabilities, many abandoned by their families. They are asking our help for medicine for 1,000 patients .
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?
Burkina Faso
The Missionary Brothers of the Countryside are caring for victims of terror, those homeless and living in camps. Your donation will provide food to one of 200 displaced families in the care of these brothers.
Way of the Cross
During Lent, please reflect with these prayers, written by our religious project partners around the world, as they remember our suffering brothers and sisters in Faith.
Lebanon
The Franciscan Sisters of the Cross care for the most vulnerable of Lebanese faithful, those with emotional disabilities, many abandoned by their families. They are asking our help for medicine for 1,000 patients .
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?
Burkina Faso
The Missionary Brothers of the Countryside are caring for victims of terror, those homeless and living in camps. Your donation will provide food to one of 200 displaced families in the care of these brothers.
Kazakhstan
The Servants of Jesus and Mary in Kazakhstan serve a large population that is difficult to reach. They are asking our help to fund a minibus to be used to reach their faithful for Sunday Mass and pastoral events.
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.
Lebanese bishop on ACN podcast discusses background to country’s current troubles
A Lebanese bishop has appealed to Christians in the West to put pressure on government leaders to work for peace and find solutions to the
Jerusalem: Christian schools under threat
On March 10, the Israeli Ministry of Education announced that no work permits will be issued for the 2026-2027 academic year to Palestinian teachers residing
Lebanon: “This is not a just war; it is a defeat for us all”
Bishop Jules Boutros from Lebanon tells ACN that even though the Israeli attacks are supposedly against Hezbollah, they are affecting all Lebanese people. As Israel
Archbishop calls for prayers for Myanmar on first anniversary of earthquake
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Myanmar earthquake, which struck on March 28, 2025, Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay — one
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks remembers the martyrs and persecuted at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Celebrating his first Courage in Faith Mass, newly installed prelate says ACN “reminds us that we should not take our faith for granted.” Less than
War in the Middle East: ACN increases emergency aid to Lebanon
Faced with the recent escalation of the conflict in Lebanon, pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has significantly increased its aid to
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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.
Mass Stipends for 44 Priests in Zimbabwe
The Diocese of Chinhoyi in northern Zimbabwe covers a vast area of over 20,000 square miles – considerably larger than some whole countries, like Switzerland
Ongoing Training for 300 Catechists in Ethiopia
The apostolic vicariate of Hawassa (Awassa) is in southern Ethiopia and covers a vast region of approximately 45,560 square miles, or roughly one-third the size
Help for the Chaplaincy Outreach at a University in Lebanon
Ever since 2019, Lebanon has been going through one of the gravest economic crises in recent history. Such is the collapse that somewhere between half
Stories of Devotion and Sacrifice
See how our partners show grace through their mission work
IDP camp in Nigeria
Persecution in Burkina Faso