--- title: Pray the News (2) 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. (2) 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) Middle-East ### [19/02 • SYRIA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/190226) In January 2026, clashes erupted between the Syrian transitional government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Anglican Missions Feb 19, 2026 Disasters ### [12/02 • MOROCCO](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/120226) Severe rains and flooding have overwhelmed northern Morocco, forcing one of the country’s largest evacuations. Anglican Missions Feb 12, 2026 Disasters ### [05/02 • NORTH AMERICA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/050226) A powerful winter storm has swept across North America, bringing life‑threatening cold to millions. Anglican Missions Feb 5, 2026 Human Rights ### [29/01 • MINNEAPOLIS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/290126) ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in Minnesota, USA have killed two protesters over the past three weeks. Anglican Missions Jan 29, 2026 Geopolitics ### [22/01 • IRAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/220126) Protests that began in late December have spread across Iran, driven by deep economic hardship, political frustration, and long standing grievances. Anglican Missions Jan 22, 2026 Disasters ### [15/01 • SRI LANKA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/150126) Since late November 2025, Sri Lanka has been faced with repeated incidences of tropical storms, bringing heavy rains and landslides. Anglican Missions Jan 15, 2026 ### [18/12 • 2025 IN REVIEW](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/181225) In our final Pray the News for 2025, we pause to reflect on the stories we carried in prayer this year. Anglican Missions Dec 18, 2025 Human Rights ### [11/12 • GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN OVERVIEW](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/11225) The 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview was released this week, and the picture it revealsis stark. Anglican Missions Dec 11, 2025 Climate ### [04/12 • SOUTH EAST ASIA FLOODS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/041225) A devastating wave of floods and landslides has swept across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and southern Thailand. Anglican Missions Dec 4, 2025 Gaza ### [27/11 • GHF WITHDRAWAL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/271105) The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has withdrawn from Gaza, ending one of the most contested aid efforts in recent memory. Anglican Missions Nov 27, 2025 [1](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/1) [2](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/2) [3](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/3) ... [10](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/10) © 2025 Anglican Missions [Privacy Policy](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/privacy-policy/)