ACN International

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[ACN International @acn_int]

Tragic news from #Mozambique: Bishop of Quelimane shot dead at his home.
This adds yet another dark cloud over the #Church in Mozambique, which is already grappling with terrorist violence in the north of the country, particularly in #CaboDelgado.
🔗 https://t.co/AgN0v23Scv

[ACN International @acn_int]

Since 2017, the crisis in northern #Mozmbique has led to:
📈 6,300+ deaths
👣 1M+ people displaced
⛪️ 117 #Church buildings destroyed
Bishop Juliasse of Pemba denounces the rising violence and the targeted #persecution of #Christians.
https://t.co/SyISn6FsZl
#CaboDelgado

[ACN International @acn_int]

A stark warning from the Bishop of Mozambique regarding the escalating crisis in #CaboDelgado.
Since 2017, the violence and persecution show no signs of stopping. Over 300 #Catholics have been murdered ✝️🇲🇿
👉 https://t.co/SyISn6FsZl
#ACN #Mozambique #ReligiousFreedom #Africa

[ACN International @acn_int]

New #Chaldean Patriarch to Iraqi #Christians: “Your presence is a #mission.”🇮🇶✝️
Newly elected Paul III Nona calls on #Iraq's Christian minority to remain steadfast in their homeland despite the challenges.
🔗 https://t.co/cvw9lj4xU1
#MiddleEast #Christianity #ReligiousFreedom

[ACN International @acn_int]

Attacks and vandalism against churches continue to rise across Europe and the Americas, yet Christians often lack the official legal instruments at the UN and EU levels to fight back against this growing trend of discrimination. 👇
https://t.co/Al6ucqY0EW

[ACN International @acn_int]

In Lebanon, economic crisis and expanding violence bring despair, but local faith communities continue to find ways to offer meaning, peace, and cross-communal support to those displaced by war. 🇱🇧
https://t.co/CkUKwJbONb

[ACN International @acn_int]

"When the people hear the church bells, they know there is life in the village." 🇨🇩
In the eastern DRC, residents feel abandoned by the world amid rebel violence and mineral exploitation. Yet, local priests refuse to flee, keeping hope alive.
Full story: https://t.co/QQVZNcOMhr

[ACN International @acn_int]

"It is the saddest moment for my homeland." This urgent plea from the President of the Cuban Bishops is a powerful reminder: Cuba must not be forgotten. 🇨🇺💔

Read the full testimony:

https://t.co/WNDCZXwPh8

[ACN International @acn_int]

For the #Christians of Yaroun in Southern #Lebanon, the dream of returning home is fading.

Caught in the crossfire of escalating conflict, an entire community faces the heartbreaking reality of displacement and an uncertain future. 🇱🇧💔

https://t.co/FOIm1OqzLT

[ACN International @acn_int]

#Sudan is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis after 3 years of civil war, yet the world seems to have forgotten.

This isn't just for governments: building peace and demanding an end to conflict-funding trade is a collective responsibility. 👇

https://t.co/gRrGxp1STs

[ACN International @acn_int]

Hope in #Mozambique: Muslim and Christian communities standing together against violence.

🌍 A must-read on the power of religious fraternity:

https://t.co/gOFIakheFK

[ACN International @acn_int]

He survived #ISIS persecution in #Mosul and now takes on the leadership of his Church. The message of the new Patriarch Amel Shamon Nona is clear: faith is the anchor that keeps us standing in the face of fear. ⚓✨

https://t.co/CXkLM4EEkl

#PrayForIraq

[ACN International @acn_int]

In northern #Mozambique, extremists have reduced a historic church to rubble—yet the community still gathers to pray in the ruins.

Read the full story of courage here: https://t.co/nTT3iSvpeK

[ACN International @acn_int]

“We have to start from the ashes.” 🇸🇸
Discover the incredible story of how Bishop Christian Carlassare is bringing his diocese back to life in #SouthSudan.
A powerful testament to #faith and the resilience of the #Church ✝️
📰https://t.co/3ezBccL8D5

[ACN International @acn_int]

We expresses our deep sorrow at the desecration of a sacred #Christian symbol in #Lebanon and firmly condemn this act. We also express our full solidarity with the local Christian community in Lebanon, which has endured years of insecurity and instability:
https://t.co/06WVchjAbV

[ACN International @acn_int]

Religious freedom under threat.

🚨 A Christian statue was recently desecrated in Lebanon, sparking concerns over rising tensions.

Read the full statement from ACN on this troubling incident here:

https://t.co/06WVchjAbV

[ACN International @acn_int]

A turning point for #EquatorialGuinea. ⛪️🕊️

Discover how the country is preparing to welcome #PopeLeoXIV: a message of light following the Bata tragedy and a boost for the youth.

Read the full article: https://t.co/PVW0Gmn8mQ

[ACN International @acn_int]

"Youth are the present and the future."
Healing wounds and inspiring the #youth: the bishops of #Angola hope that #PopeLeoXIV’s visit will provide a boost for its #youth and foster national reconciliation🙏 🇦🇴

https://t.co/22MUbgcGS8

#ACN #CatholicChurch #PopeInAfrica #Africa

[ACN International @acn_int]

"A small, vibrant #Church and a mission of dialogue."

#PopeLeoXIV’s historic visit highlights the vital role of the Church and the importance of dialogue with Islam.

How is this visit shaping the future of the local mission? 👉https://t.co/3WReUS0Vr9
#InterreligiousDialogue

[ACN International @acn_int]

🕊️ #PopeLeo XIV’s journey to #Algeria highlights the power of dialogue with Islam and the resilience of a small but vibrant #Christian community. 🇩🇿✝️

Read more: https://t.co/3WReUS0Vr9