ACN IN ACTION: BURKINA FASO

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In the midst of hardship, hope shines through the lives of those who serve.

40% of Burkina Faso’s territory is controlled by extremists, and over one million Christians are forcibly displaced. Hundreds of churches have been forced to close their doors – but the faithful’s strength in God helps them through it all.

The story of catechist Mathieu, featured in the above video, embodies the faith, courage and compassion of Christians in Burkina Faso in the face of extreme persecution. Mathieu’s unshakable trust in God sustained him through four months of captivity and forced indoctrination, as he never ceased praying and ultimately returned to serve his community.

Your generous support for our Burkina Faso appeal could help bring emergency aid and psychological help for Christian families displaced by violence. You can also contribute to the training of priests, Sisters and catechists who work tirelessly to share Christ’s merciful love in their communities.

Please join us in giving hope to the faithful in Burkina Faso.

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ACN NEWS

MAURITANIA: BABIES IN THE CARE OF RELIGIOUS SISTERS

Pregnant migrant women in Mauritania are dying during childbirth and without care from religious Sisters, their babies would die too.

The Sisters offer care to people who, running from conflict, violence and financial difficulties in neighbouring countries, arrive with nothing.

“When migrants arrive in Nouakchott, they find themselves homeless, jobless, and destitute.”

Read the full article>>

ACN ADVOCACY

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORLD REPORT 2025

ACN Religious Freedom Report 2025 launch date

The freedom to live out our faith without fear of reprisal or persecution is the cornerstone of ACN's founding principles.

The right to freedom of religion is also enshrined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

This month, we will be publishing our findings on the global status of this fundamental right in the latest edition of ACN’s Religious Freedom in the World Report.

ACN PRAYER

A MILLION CHILDREN PRAYING THE ROSARY - OCTOBER 7^th

On 7^th October, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, over one million children around the world will unite in prayer as part of the 20^th year of ACN's A Million Children Praying the Rosary initiative.

“When a million children pray the Rosary, the world will change.”

– St. Padre Pio

Click below to learn more and join us on 7^th October with thousands of Christian families around the world in prayer.

A MILLION CHILDREN PRAYING

ACN #TEAMRED

CREATIVITY = CHANGE

We have had benefactors over the years that have got very hands-on in their support for #RedWednesday. This painting of a church in Knock, Ireland by artist and ACN supporter Yvonne Hartnett on #RedWednesday is a beautiful example of the creativity and craftwork of #TeamRed to honour the Martyrs past and present and yet to come.

If you have a creative skill that you want to share with us to support #TeamRed let us know and we would love to tell your story. Handmade items to sell or auction them is a great way to not only raise money to support #RedWednesday, but also raise awareness.

JOIN #TEAMRED TODAY

ACN SHOP

SILVER CROSS WITH INLAID PAUA SHELL

Our Christmas and Advent essentials are available to buy in our ACN Gift shop including this beautiful silver cross with inlaid paua shell.

This attractive sterling silver cross and chain decorated with inlaid paua shell that comes in a gift box, making it the perfect gift for the upcoming festive season along with many other items which you can browse as a part of our range.

CHRISTMAS & ADVENT ESSENTIALS

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