--- title: Pray the News (6) 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. (6) 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) World News ### [24/04 • POPE FRANCIS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240425) On Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away in Rome at the age of 88, following a stroke and cardiac arrest. Anglican Missions Apr 24, 2025 Gaza ### [17/04 • AL AHLI HOSPITAL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/170425) In the early hours of Palm Sunday, the Anglican-run Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City was bombed for the fifth time since the war began. Anglican Missions Apr 17, 2025 World News ### [10/04 • FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/100425) Behind every policy shift or market reaction are real people trying to pay rent, afford food, keep jobs, and hold on to hope. Anglican Missions Apr 10, 2025 Asia ### [03/04 • MYANMAR](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/030425) As an aid worker, I’ve seen many earthquake responses over the years - these scenes from Myanmar are heartbreakingly familiar. Anglican Missions Apr 3, 2025 Central America ### [27/03 • NICARAGUA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/270325) Nicaragua continues to face significant political and social challenges under the leadership of President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario... Anglican Missions Mar 27, 2025 Holy Land ### [20/03 • HOPE](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/200325) Michael Hartfield, National Director of Anglican Missions, reflects on hope in the devastating wake of renewed fighting in the Holy Land. Anglican Missions Mar 20, 2025 Africa ### [13/03 • SOUTH SUDAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/130325) Concerns are mounting over South Sudan, as fears grow that the fragile peace established in 2018 may unravel into renewed civil war. Anglican Missions Mar 13, 2025 Geopolitics ### [06/03 • DIPLOMACY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/060325) Diplomacy isn't just about negotiations at a conference table—it’s about building trust and ensuring the well-being of nations and people. Anglican Missions Mar 6, 2025 Africa ### [27/02 • PEPFAR](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/270225) The U.S. humanitarian funding freeze includes the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This is devastating for people affected by HIV. Anglican Missions Feb 27, 2025 Africa ### [20/02 • CONGO](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/200225) Civil war between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters, continues to decimate the country’s territorial... Anglican Missions Feb 20, 2025 [1](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/page/1) ... 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