Gozo children to join Syrian children in Prayer for Unity and Peace Once again ACN Malta is inviting children from Gozo to join one million others worldwide who will be praying for peace by reciting the Rosary on 18 October. So far over 5840 children in the Maltese islands have signed up to participate. They...
Author: ACN Malta Media (Aid to the Church in Need Malta)
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Genocide –Persecuted Christians need you
Genocide –Persecuted Christians need you Aid to the Church in Need (Malta) is launching our Persecuted Christians Need You campaign to raise awareness of the suffering of Christians who are being persecuted because of their faith in Christ. ACN is inviting everyone to learn about the plight and urgent needs of their brothers and sisters...
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Former head of 2014 Peace Award organisation to speak at Malta launch of ACN’s 2016 Religious Freedom in the World report
Former head of 2014 Peace Award organisation to speak at Malta launch of ACN’s 2016 Religious Freedom in the World report The 13th edition of the Religious Freedom in the World report, produced by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) will be launched in Malta on 25 November 2106. The official launch...
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“… and always the sea” – Exhibition of paintings at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta in aid of charity
“… and always the sea” – Exhibition of paintings at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta in aid of charity Joe Spiteri Staines, the President of The Pastel Society of Malta, is exhibiting a selection of his works at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de la Salle in Valletta. The...
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EU Politicians Skype with Children in Aleppo on the feast day of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus)
EU Politicians Skype with Children in Aleppo on the feast day of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) European Parliament Vice-President Mr. Antonio Tajani along with EU Special Envoy for Religious Freedom and Belief Mr. Jan Figel, together with the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), organised a 1 hour Skype conference call on...
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Displaced Iraqi Christians Rejoice Over Liberation of Qaraqosh
Displaced Iraqi Christians Rejoice Over Liberation of Qaraqosh “We are so happy, and we are praying to be able to return to our homes one day”. On 6 August 2014 the plain of Niniveh was overrun by the forces of IS. It was the beginning of a time of exile for the more than 100,000...
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Aleppo children’s peace drawings exhibited at European Parliament
Aleppo children’s peace drawings exhibited at European Parliament In the week before the Skype conference with EU politicians, in West Aleppo a group of 25 Christian and Muslim children under the guidance of the Franciscan friar Fr. Ibrahim prepared songs, drawings and special messages of peace. European Parliament Vice-President Antonio Tajani working together with...
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ACN Malta thanks 8000 Maltese children who participated in Prayer for Peace on 18 Oct
ACN Malta thanks 8000 Maltese children who participated in Prayer for Peace on 18 Oct ACN Malta would like to thank all the children, schools and organisations who joined in the Prayer for Peace event by reciting the Rosary on 18 October. Special thanks goes to the school heads and teachers for all their hard...
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ACN Malta expresses sorrow at the terrorist bombing of Christian churches in Egypt
ACN Malta expresses sorrow at the terrorist bombing of Christian churches in Egypt Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) – Malta was very saddened to hear the news of the horrific religiously motivated terrorist bombings in Egypt yesterday. As a charitable organisation that promotes religious freedom and helps persecuted Christians, we would like to...
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ISRAEL – Newly restored tomb of Jesus rededicated – ACN Malta
ISRAEL – Newly restored tomb of Jesus rededicated The tomb believed to be that of Jesus has just been restored in a multi-million dollar renovation. The shrine needed urgent attention after years of exposure to the candle smoke, water and humidity due to condensation from the breath of visitors. In 2015, Israeli police briefly...