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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.

07/10 • ONE YEAR LATER

One Year Later. As the cycle of conflict continues, today we remember October 7th. This edition of Pray the News is...

03/10 • RUSSIA AND THE UN

Russia and the United Nations. In recent weeks, Russia’s actions at the UN have highlighted both its diplomatic...

26/09 • THE AMAZON

The Amazon Rainforest The "lungs of the planet" are struggling to breathe.

19/09 • NUCLEAR DIPLOMACY

Nuclear Diplomacy In a nuclear war scenario, the world could end in the next couple of hours.

12/09 • HAITI

Gang violence in Haiti Gang violence, political instability, and severe humanitarian challenges are devastating the...

05/09 • WEST BANK

The West Bank By guest contributor Cole Yeoman. As the Israeli military conducts their largest attack on the West Bank...

29/08 • BANGLADESH

Bangladesh unrest. Bangladesh is currently in a state of intense political and social upheaval, marked by widespread...

22/08 • AFGHANISTAN

Looking back on Afghanistan Three years after the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan remains in turmoil with widespread...

16/08 • WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY

World Humanitarian Day. Monday 19 August, marks World Humanitarian Day - a day to remember the humanitarians that have...

08/08 • MISINFORMATION

Misinformation is a dangerous motivator. There is so much news that makes us feel angry and scared. These emotions...

01/08 • QUARTERLY UPDATE

Taking a look back over the last three months. Three months ago, Anglican Missions launched Pray the News, with the...

25/07 • MODERN SLAVERY

Slavery is closer to home than you think. Modern slavery remains a significant global issue which Aotearoa New Zealand...

18/07 • IMMIGRATION

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

11/07 • HUMANITARIAN LAW

International Humanitarian Law is under threat. International Humanitarian Law is a set of rules that govern how wars...

04/07 • KENYA

Political Situation in Kenya. By guest contributor Nicholas Pande. Kenya is currently experiencing ongoing political...

27/06 • MUSLIMS ON PILGRIMAGE

By guest contributor Dr Peter Lineham MNZM. We cannot fail to be moved by the tragedy of 1300 pilgrims who went to...

20/06 • ETHIOPIA

Drought and Civil War in Ethiopia. By guest contributor Ric Foxley. Sustained drought combined with ongoing civil...

13/06 • WORLD ELECTIONS

The impact of elections around the world. Elections around the world carry incredibly high stakes as they occur under a...

06/06 • ZIMBABWE

The Impact of El Niño on Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a severe drought, exacerbated by the ongoing El...

30/05 • PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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

23/05 • UKRAINE

Focus on Ukraine In the past week, Russian forces have intensified their offensive in the Kharkiv region, pushing...

16/05 • NEW CALEDONIA

Unrest in New Caledonia New Caledonia has seen violent protests erupt in response to proposed voting changes for...

09/05 • MYANMAR

The situation in Myanmar has taken a grim turn. Fighting is spreading from the northern Shan State to other regions,...

02/05 • EAST AFRICA

Weeks of unrelenting heavy rainfall have unleashed catastrophic flooding across East Africa, leaving a trail of death...

25/04 • GAZA

Over 1.5 million civilians are sheltering in Rafah. A massive offensive is being planned against the city, with experts...

19/04 • SUDAN

It's been a year since the start of the heinous war in Sudan that has resulted in the deaths of thousands and the...