ACN Break the Silence

Break the Silence is a podcast series by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) (UK), featuring discussions about faith, Christian persecution, religious freedom and advocacy. ACN is a Catholic charity supporting the suffering Church throughout the world and raising awareness of Christian persecution.

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Episodes

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025

Missionary priest Fr Will Conquer wrote one of the first-ever books about St Carlo Acutis before his beatification. Amy Balog of ACN (UK) speaks to Fr Will about St Carlo's life and legacy, as well as ACN's support for the Church in Cambodia.

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London sits down with ACN (UK)'s John Pontifex to discuss the past, present and future of the Church in Ukraine. They also highlight the support provided by ACN over the decades.

Thursday Aug 21, 2025

In conversation with ACN (UK)'s John Pontifex, Archbishop Linus Neli gives an update on the situation in Manipur, India two years after extreme violence erupted, causing much suffering for the Christian community and others in the region.

Thursday Aug 07, 2025

Dr Robert Royal has been writing about modern-day Catholic martyrs for decades. In this conversation with Amy Balog of ACN (UK), Dr Royal shares his reflections on the deeply inspiring faith and perseverance of today’s persecuted Christian communities.

Thursday Jul 17, 2025

Regina Lynch, ACN (International) Executive President, has visited persecuted Christian communities in 60 countries over her 45 years at ACN. She sits down with John Pontifex of ACN (UK) to reflect on the charity's mission of supporting the suffering Church and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

Hundreds of churches have been burnt down and thousands of families displaced by anti-Christian violence in Manipur, India. Archbishop Linus Neli gives a harrowing account of the suffering endured by many Christians in the region, highlighting how the Faith thrives in the face of adversity.

Thursday Jun 19, 2025

The Church in Lebanon is thriving, despite the ongoing crisis. ACN's Marielle Boutros coordinates emergency and pastoral aid programmes to help keep the faith alive in the heartland of Middle Eastern Christianity. Amy Balog of ACN UK chats to Marielle about her recent visit to Lebanon and the situation for Christians in the country.

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025

Fr Remi spends much of his time visiting Christian communities displaced as a result of violent persecution in Makurdi Diocese, Nigeria. ACN is helping the diocese provide emergency aid, pastoral support and quality education to families in need.

Thursday May 01, 2025

Benue State is one of Nigeria’s most conflict-ridden regions, and Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi is on a mission to tell the world about what is happening. Despite regular attacks on Christian communities, vocations are booming, and the bishop also has messages of hope to share.

Friday Apr 11, 2025

Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her. 
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is a Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians globally. 

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