DRC: Bishop condemns ‘umpteenth’ massacre where 64 people killed by jihadists

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A bishop has condemned the “horrible carnage” after more than 60 people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The slaughter has been attributed to the armed group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) which is affiliated with Daesh (ISIS).

Local sources told ACN that the massacre left at least 64 dead, many of whom were killed while taking part in a wake.

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ACN IN ACTION

UKRAINE APPEAL

Despite the dangers of war, priests are risking their lives doing what they can to reach the faithful in Ukraine.

Fr Witalij Novak recently recieved a mobile chapel from donations raised by ACN benefactors so that he can continue to minister, even to soldiers on the frontline helping to defend Ukraine.

Projects like this are only possible through your blessings. Please support our Ukraine appeal.

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ACN EVENTS

#RW HOLY MASS LONDON: 19^th NOVEMBER, 6pm

Will you be joining us for Holy Mass at St George’s Cathedral Southwark, 19^th November 6pm?

Stand in solidarity of Christian persecution this #RedWednesday.

Bishop Nick Hudson presiding for a special evening of prayer, music, awards, guests, hope and action under the glow of red light.

BOOK YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE

ACN STORIES

SILENT NO MORE EVENT

On the evening of September 10^th ACN Scotland was joined by special guest Timothy Cho, a Christian who grew up under the tough regime of North Korea.

Despite North Korea's constitution claiming religious freedom, the reality is very different, with systematic persecution of Christians in the country.

Timothy shared his powerful testimony of escape, survival, hope and faith.

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ACN #TEAMRED

ALOMA's #HIKE4HOPE

Aloma Do Rozario and her family did their part to raise money and awareness for #RedWednesday as part of #TeamRed as the 17-strong group tackled a 38-mile hike.

Their story>>

Their hike maybe over, but you can still support them by giving donations to their fundraiser to help support persecuted and suffering Christian families this #RedWednesday.

SUPPORT THEIR #HIKE4HOPE

You can family involved too and help make a difference by setting up your own #TeamRed fundraiser by clicking here and selecting 'start a fundraiser'.

ACN SHOP

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We need you this Christmas!

Would you like to volunteer to sell Christmas cards for us at your parish, school or Christmas fair?

We would love you to get you involved!

For detail on how to get involved this Christmas please email Scott at shop@acnuk.org for more details.

ACN SHOP VOLUNTEER

ACN TEAM

JOIN THE ACN TEAM

The ACN UK Team is growing and we would love for you to be a part of our team.

We are currently looking for someone to join our Community Fundraising team to establish and grow links with the South East region of the UK.

If you are interested in more information about the role and how to apply, please click the link below.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER JOB

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