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Northern Ireland-native Regina Lynch started with the pontifical foundation when Communism was on the wane. Now Christians face a new cross ...
The main source of persecution of the Church has changed over recent decades, but the response of Christians under pressure has remained constant, says the new executive president of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need.
Regina Lynch became one of the first women to head a pontifical foundation when she was appointed executive president last June. She now oversees the work of ACN International and its network of 23 national offices.
She began work with the foundation when its founder, Fr. Werenfried van Straaten, was still alive. His vision was to assist displaced Catholics in the wake of the Second World War, when widespread destruction included the loss of churches in Western Europe.
But the organization soon was called to respond to a new challenge.
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The main source of persecution of the Church has changed over recent decades, but the response of Christians under pressure has remained constant, says the new executive president of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need.
Regina Lynch became one of the first women to head a pontifical foundation when she was appointed executive president last June. She now oversees the work of ACN International and its network of 23 national offices.
She began work with the foundation when its founder, Fr. Werenfried van Straaten, was still alive. His vision was to assist displaced Catholics in the wake of the Second World War, when widespread destruction included the loss of churches in Western Europe.
But the organization soon was called to respond to a new challenge.
An eye-opener for an Irish youth
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Meet the woman in charge of helping persecuted Christians
Regina Lynch started with the pontifical foundation when communism was on the wane. Now Christians face a new cross, but carry on in hope of the resurrection.
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