Aid to the Church in Need

Organisations representing churches and religious communities

As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Charitable Company the objects of Aid to the Church in Need’s mission are:

- to advance the Christian religion by supporting and promoting the Church, especially in countries where Christians are suffering persecution or discrimination;
- to further the other charitable work of the Church by providing practical assistance and pastoral care for persons in need, especially those who are living in, or are refugees from, such countries.

Principles of Action:

Catholicity

In fundraising we are one charity with many national offices.
In administering funds we are responsive to the suffering Church in all parts of the world.

Service

In dealing with project partners we emphasize attentive listening, frank consultation and respect for the authority of the local bishop.

Subsidiarity

In sponsoring specific projects we take care not to replace any local means of solidarity, but rather to encourage and (...)

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Königstein

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religion

Pontifical Foundation