ACN partners with Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire to shine light on persecuted Christians
ACN partners with Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire to shine light on persecuted Christians

413 million Christians live in countries where religious freedom is severely violated

Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need is teaming up with world-renowned Bishop Robert Barron’s evangelisation initiative to raise awareness of the plight of Christians persecuted for their faith.

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