PRAY THE NEWS

In a world filled with constant news, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the overwhelming negativity, conflict and need around us. Within those headlines is a powerful place to pray.

Pray the News is a weekly blog published by Anglican Missions to enrich the intercessory prayer life of the church as we pray into the biggest social, cultural and geopolitical headlines facing the world.

We believe that prayer makes a difference and is an active engagement with the heart of God. Sign up to receive updates every Thursday on issues that we can pray into - together.

Updates

19/12 • END OF YEAR REVIEW

In our final Pray the News of 2024, we're looking back on the past 3 months and how God has been listening and answering along the way.

Middle-East

12/12 • REFLECTIONS FROM SYRIA

Archdeacon Imad Zoorob, currently at All Saints Church in Jaramana-Damascus, reflects on the rapid developments in Syria.

Middle-East

05/12 • SYRIA

An explosive re-escalation of Syria’s civil war proves that peace isn't just the absence of conflict.

Climate

28/11 • LAHORE

Braving the elements takes on a whole new meaning as a thick smog reigns over Lahore.

Pacific

21/11 • THE TREATY PRINCIPLES BILL

The official press release from the Archbishops of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia regarding the Treaty Principles Bill.

Climate

14/11 • COP 29

1.5°C isn't just a temperature, it's a tipping point.

Politics

07/11 • MEDIA

How did Donald Trump win the 2024 Presidential election? The answer is probably in your hands right now.

Conflict

31/10 • UNRWA

UNRWA’s presence in Gaza safeguards hospitals, clinics, and UN premises that are explicitly protected under international law.

Disasters

24/10 • NIGER

Flooding in Niger has led to widespread humanitarian crises, displacing millions and severely damaging homes, farmland, and infrastructure.

Disasters

17/10 • FLORIDA

Hurricane Milton swept across Florida, leaving at least 24 dead, significant infrastructure damage and millions without power and utilities.

Holy Land

07/10 • ONE YEAR LATER

It's when we have reached the limits of our hope that we must carry each other.

World News

03/10 • RUSSIA AND THE UN

In recent weeks, Russia’s actions at the UN have highlighted both its diplomatic isolation and ongoing defiance in international relations.

Environment

26/09 • THE AMAZON

Sometimes called the lungs of the planet, the Amazon makes up more than half of Earth's remaining rainforest and half the world's plants and animals.

Conflict

19/09 • NUCLEAR DIPLOMACY

In recent years there has been a significant escalation in nuclear weapons production by the globe’s superpowers.

Conflict

12/09 • HAITI

Gang violence, political instability, and severe humanitarian challenges are devastating the small Caribbean nation of Haiti.

Conflict

05/09 • WEST BANK

As the Israeli military conducts their largest attack on the West Bank in over 20 years, Cole Yeoman reflects on two months spent in Palestine.

Conflict

29/08 • BANGLADESH

Bangladesh is in a state of intense political and social upheaval, marked by widespread protests and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Conflict

22/08 • AFGHANISTAN

Three years after the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan remains in turmoil with widespread human rights violations, particularly against women and...

Conflict

16/08 • WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY

On Monday 19th August, we remember the humanitarians who have lost their lives in service of others.

Politics

25/07 • MODERN SLAVERY

Modern slavery remains a significant global issue which Aotearoa New Zealand is not immune from.

Geopolitics

18/07 • IMMIGRATION

We cannot ignore the anti-immigration positions being provoked by politicians.

World News

11/07 • HUMANITARIAN LAW

International Humanitarian Law is a set of rules that govern how wars can be fought. These laws are being broken.

World News

04/07 • KENYA

Kenya is currently experiencing political unrest following a contested national budgeting process.

World News

27/06 • MUSLIMS ON PILGRIMAGE

We cannot fail to be moved by the tragedy that happened to 1300 pilgrims who went to Mecca to fulfil their religious duties and did not return.  

Conflict

20/06 • ETHIOPIA

Sustained drought combined with ongoing civil conflict has created deep food insecurity and social disruption for the people of Ethiopia.

World News

13/06 • WORLD ELECTIONS

Elections around the world carry incredibly high stakes as they occur under a growing shadow of increasing political division and extremism. 

Africa

06/06 • ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe drought, made worse by the El Niño phenomenon, threatening food security for over six million people.

Disasters

30/05 • PAPUA NEW GUINEA

At around 3:00 am on May 24th, a devastating landslide struck Yambali village in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea.

Conflict

23/05 • UKRAINE

In the past week, Russian forces have intensified their offensive in the Kharkiv region, pushing deeper into Ukrainian territory.

Conflict

16/05 • NEW CALEDONIA

New Caledonia has seen deadly protests erupt in response to proposed voting changes for provincial elections.

Conflict

09/05 • MYANMAR

The situation in Myanmar has taken a grim turn. Fighting is spreading from the northern Shan State, plunging the country deeper into turmoil. 

Africa

02/05 • EAST AFRICA

Weeks of unrelenting heavy rainfall have unleashed catastrophic flooding across East Africa, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake.

Conflict

25/04 • GAZA

Over 1.5 million civilians are sheltering in Rafah. A massive offensive planned offensive against the city will create a humanitarian catastrophe.

Conflict

19/04 • SUDAN

It's been a year since the start of the heinous war in Sudan resulting in the deaths of thousands and the displacement of a fifth of the country.