--- title: Pray the News (5) 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. (5) 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) Africa ### [03/07 • THE SAHEL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/030725) The Sahel is facing one of the world’s fastest-growing (and least reported) humanitarian crises. Anglican Missions Jul 3, 2025 Finance ### [26/06 • GLOBAL DEBT](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/260625) The Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Report calls for urgent action to address the growing debt crisis facing the world’s poorest nations. Anglican Missions Jun 26, 2025 Conflict ### [19/06 • PEACEMAKERS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/190625) In a week filled with flying missiles, we remember the one who said: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Anglican Missions Jun 19, 2025 United States of America ### [12/06 • LOS ANGELES](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/120625) Los Angeles erupted into protests and violence this week after mass ICE raids targetted undocumented residents. Anglican Missions Jun 12, 2025 Middle-East ### [05/06 • TÜRKIYE](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/050625) In May 2025, one of Türkiye’s longest and bloodiest conflicts took a surprising turn. Anglican Missions Jun 5, 2025 Climate ### [29/05 • THE ARCTIC](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/290525) Global temperatures are likely to breach 1.5°C between 2025 and 2029, edging the planet closer to irreversible change. Anglican Missions May 29, 2025 Africa ### [22/05 • ANGOLA CHOLERA OUTBREAK](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/220525) Angola is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The disease has spread rapidly, with over 17,400 reported cases and nearly 600 deaths. Anglican Missions May 22, 2025 Conflict ### [15/05 • NIGERIA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/150525) Armed violence has escalated across Nigeria, fuelled by long-standing tensions over land, religion, and identity. Anglican Missions May 15, 2025 Geopolitics ### [08/05 • DIPLOMATIC OPENINGS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/080525) Amongst all the stories of war, conflict and disaster, moments of dialogue and diplomacy (however small) matter deeply. Anglican Missions May 8, 2025 Conflict ### [01/05 • INDIA AND PAKISTAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/010525) On 22 April, gunmen opened fire on a group of Hindu tourists in the Baisaran Valley, killing 26 and injuring over 20 others. Anglican Missions May 1, 2025 [1](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/1) ... [4](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/4) [5](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/5) [6](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/6) ... [10](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/10) © 2025 Anglican Missions [Privacy Policy](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/privacy-policy/)