Latest Appeal: Venezuela Emergency Appeal

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have left communities shattered, with homes lost and many parish-owned properties damaged. Yet the Church remains - opening its doors to people in desperate need, offering them emergency humanitarian and spiritual support.

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ACN Mass Cards

For Priests in many parts of the world, Mass Stipends are the sole source of financial support. Approximately ten per cent of Priests worldwide are supported by Aid to the Church in Need’s Mass Stipends. Every minute of every day, three Holy Masses are celebrated around the world for the intentions of an ACN donor. 

Emergency Aid for Lebanon

In the midst of suffering, you bring compassion

Since 2024, renewed violence and insecurity have destroyed homes, displaced families, and deepened the economic collapse. In this suffering, your compassion can make a real difference.

Eight people stand in a church before an altar during the second national pilgrimage to Knock—ACN Ireland hosts the gathering.

ACN Ireland invites Holy Land bishop to Knock to pray for peace

Aid to the Church in Need Ireland hosted its second National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday, May 16. This year’s very successful pilgrimage featured a special guest speaker from Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali, who is the Auxiliary Bishop for the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

The focus of this year’s pilgrimage was the Christian presence in the Holy Land and what the recent conflict has posed to the already beleaguered Christian community living in the region…

Religious Freedom Report

Leading religious leaders and public figures gathered in Rome for the launch of the 2025 Religious Freedom in the World Report (RFR). This biennial report offers a detailed analysis of the state of religious freedom across the world.

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MIRROR MAGAZINE

The MIRROR is delivered monthly to friends and supporters of Aid to the Church in Need. It includes inspiring stories of change as well as highlighting the many injustices faced by Christians around the world today.

The MIRROR also serves as a tool of evangelisation. It inspires prayer and includes thought-provoking articles to help elevate the reader’s hearts and minds towards God the Father Almighty and towards their less fortunate brothers and sisters in Christ.

 

Syria Emergency Appeal

ACN is making an urgent appeal for prayer and support for the Christian community and all residents of Aleppo, Syria, who are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Ukraine Appeal: God’s Healing Love

As Ukraine faces war and crisis, the Catholic Church is determined to remain and minister to the faithful during their hour of need. ACN has worked with the Catholic Church in Ukraine for decades. We are committed to continuing to support the Church in Ukraine during these times, and since the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, ACN has approved 630 projects amounting to over €16.5 million.

The church in Ukraine is on a mission to heal these wounds and restore hope and happiness to those affected.

ACN Latest News

The ACN Journal provides the latest news about Aid to the Church in Need and our work protecting the rights of Christians and supporting the suffering and persecuted Church.

Holy Land Appeal

Help Christians to survive in the Holy Land. Help Sister Nabila with her mission in Gaza. Sister Nabila of the Rosary Sisters helps suffering families in Gaza. The last Christians of Gaza are seeking shelter in her school. She needs food, blankets and medicine.

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The Mirror Magazine

The MIRROR is delivered monthly to friends and supporters of Aid to the Church in Need. It includes inspiring stories of change as well as highlighting the many injustices faced by Christians around the world today.

The MIRROR also serves as a tool of evangelisation. It inspires prayer and includes thought-provoking articles to help elevate the reader’s hearts and minds towards God the Father Almighty and towards their less fortunate brothers and sisters in Christ.

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Working so that Christians can thrive everywhere. A podcast of Aid to the Church in Need Ireland.

Faith Under Fire Podcast

Working so that Christians can thrive everywhere

Published on the 9th of July 2026