--- title: Pray the News | Anglican Missions description: Pray the news is a weekly newsletter covering local and international events. You'll receive short prayer prompts and updates on significant issues around the world. image: https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/2.png --- [![Anglican Missions logo](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/anglican-missions-and-awa.png)](http://www.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSROOM HOME](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSLETTER](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/enews) - [PRAY THE NEWS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray) [DONATE NOW](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/donate/) # 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. # FILTER BY: - [ALL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/all) - [Conflict](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/conflict) - [Africa](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/africa) - [Disasters](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/disasters) - [Geopolitics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/geopolitics) - [Human Rights](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/human-rights) - [World News](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/world-news) - [Climate](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/climate) - [Gaza](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/gaza) - [Middle-East](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/middle-east) - [Politics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/politics) - [Food Security](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/food-security) - [Holy Land](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/holy-land) - [Pacific](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/pacific) - [United States of America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/united-states-of-america) - [Environment](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/environment) - [International Relations](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/international-relations) - [Asia](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/asia) - [Central America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/central-america) - [New Zealand](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/new-zealand) - [Updates](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/updates) - [health](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/health) - [Europe](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/europe) - [Finance](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/finance) - [Iran](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/iran) - [Protests](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/protests) - [Sudan](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/sudan) - [Ukraine](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/ukraine) - [Water](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/water) Human Rights ### [30/04 • NZ/INDIA FAIR TRADE AGREEMENT](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/300426) New Zealand and India have signed a free trade agreement that will reduce or remove tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India. Anglican Missions Apr 30, 2026 Conflict ### [23/04 • PEACE NEGOTIATIONS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/230426) Talks between the United States and Iran continues, unfolding alongside military pressure, maritime disruption, and repeated threats of further... Anglican Missions Apr 23, 2026 Politics ### [16/04 • HUNGARY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/160426) Hungary’s recent election marks a break from more than a decade of leadership under Viktor Orbán. Anglican Missions Apr 16, 2026 Disasters ### [09/04 • PACIFIC CYCLONES](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/090426) Two powerful cyclones are impacting the Pacific region, bringing a renewed reminder of how vulnerable we are to extreme weather. Anglican Missions Apr 9, 2026 Conflict ### [02/04 • THE RED SEA CRISIS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/020426) As global attention focusses on the Strait of Hormuz, a second shipping pressure point exists in the Red Sea. Anglican Missions Apr 2, 2026 Conflict ### [26/03 • SOUTHERN LEBANON](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/260326) Senior Israeli officials publicly stated for the first time their intention to permanently occupy a significant portion of Lebanese territory. Anglican Missions Mar 26, 2026 Conflict ### [19/03 • ENERGY CRISIS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/190326) The ongoing war between the U.S., Israel and Iran is disrupting global humanitarian systems. Anglican Missions Mar 19, 2026 Disasters ### [12/03 • KENYA FLOODS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/120326) Severe flooding across Kenya has caused widespread destruction, displacement and loss of life. Anglican Missions Mar 12, 2026 World News ### [05/03 • PEACE](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/050326) A liturgy for peace. Anglican Missions Mar 5, 2026 Geopolitics ### [26/02 • CUBA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/260226) Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis has intensified, driven by acute fuel shortages caused by American fuel blockades. Anglican Missions Feb 26, 2026 [1](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/author/anglicanmissions/page/1) [2](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/author/anglicanmissions/page/2) ... [10](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/author/anglicanmissions/page/10) © 2025 Anglican Missions [Privacy Policy](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/privacy-policy/)