Burkina Faso – entire towns and villages emptied or cut off – not because of COVID-19, but because of terrorism
The terrorist threat, which has affected five regions of northern and eastern Burkina Faso in…
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Sri Lanka bombings – one year on: Christians have forgiven
On 21 April 2020 Sri Lanka, still under lockdown, will mark the first anniversary of…
Pope Francis blesses Religious Icon for Syria with ACN reps
ROME, ITALY – A small delegation of representatives from the papal charity foundation, Aid to…
“An important step, but one that needs to be followed by action”
UN International Day Victims of Acts of Religious Violence – August 22 “The new day…
Pope Francis blesses 6,000 rosaries for Syria
As part of a spiritual initiative by ACN to comfort the grieving On 15 August,…
Hundreds march in solidarity for bishops amidst sedition complaint
UPDATED as of August 5, 2019 On July 31, the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan organized a…
Boko Haram strikes back in Cameroon – Amputee women, the new tactic of terror
On the night of July 29, members of the terrorist group Boko Haram attacked the…
Christians in Pakistan living between hope and fear
The Catholic Church in Pakistan is important for the country, says Reinhard Backes. He recently…
“Do not be afraid, little flock”
On 7 May, immediately following his stay in Bulgaria, where Pope Francis is scheduled to…
Drama at Notre-Dame: watch, pray, do not be discouraged
On Monday 15 April, the first day of Holy Week, the cathedral of Notre-Dame de…