Ahead of Christmas, Catholic Pontifical Entity Launches 24 Days of Free Documentaries

ACN leadership whose activities are centered on Christians in need around the globe says that the documentaries are not up-to-date reports, but rather a “window” that will help viewers “prepare for the arrival of Christ by watching stories of heroism, dedication and suffering of the faithful in countries like Israel, Venezuela, Pakistan, Nicaragua, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, Egypt, Indonesia, Ukraine and Belarus, among others.” 

“Stories such as that of Shahbaz Bhatti, defender of the rights of minorities in Pakistan, who was assassinated March 2, 2011 in Islamabad,” ACN notes in the communique, highlighting some of the stories captured in the documentaries.

“His (Bhatti) ‘window’ will open December 4 to coincide with the feast of Saint Barbara who died a martyr for defending the faith.”

December 6 will feature Fr. Michael Shields’ work, a modern-day Saint Nicholas of Bari, who the officials of the Charity organization note, helps the poor and abandoned in Magadan, Russia.

The documentaries, which, so far, are only available in English, were broadcast in 2015 and 2016 on 80 television channels around the world.

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Through information, prayer and action, ACN supports Christians who are persecuted, oppressed or in need. The foundation has national offices in 23 countries and annually supports more than 5,000 projects in more than 130 countries. 

Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communications from Kenya's Moi University. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.