Ukrainian churches call for a day of prayer to mark war anniversary
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations has called for a day of fasting and prayer on 24th February to mark a year since the start of the war in Ukraine. “We call on all denominations of Ukraine to declare and hold a national fast and prayer in their religious communities on February 24 […]
Ukraine appeals for UN help, Russia says can’t ignore ‘genocide’
United NationsReuters Ukraine appealed to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to stop Russia’s “aggressive plans,” while Russia said it could not ignore “the blatant genocide” of Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine and disparaged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Guterres and the United States have dismissed Moscow’s claims of genocide. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres […]
Pope calls for world day of prayer over Ukraine crisis; confers lay ministries on women, formalising recognition of roles
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis on Sunday called for an international day of “prayer for peace” on 26th January to stop the Ukraine crisis from worsening, saying the tensions were threatening the security of Europe and risking vast repercussions. Francis announced the prayer day and made the appeal for dialogue to defuse the crisis during his […]
Biden again defends US pullout, West struggles with Afghanistan chaos; Franklin Graham calls for day of prayer
Kabul, Afghanistan/Washington DC, USReuters Western nations struggled on Friday to ramp up the pace ofevacuations from Afghanistan after reports of Taliban reprisals, as US President Joe Biden insisted that the chaos following the American troop withdrawal had not diminished Washington’s international credibility. Facing a torrent of criticism at home and abroad for his handling of the […]
National Council of Churches in Australia calls for Sunday to be national day of prayer concerning the coronavirus pandemic
Australia’s National Council of Churches has called for Christians to join in a national day of prayer in response to the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday, 2nd August. In a message on the NCCA website, Anglican Bishop Philip Huggins, president of the NCCA, said it was “comforting when we know we are all praying together to our […]
With record 69 COVID-19 deaths, US city of Charleston asks for prayer
Columbia, South Carolina, USAP On the same day South Carolina reported a record 69 COVID-19 deaths, the mayor of Charleston asked for spiritual help for people who died in the pandemic, people fighting the virus and their families. Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg declared Thursday a day of prayer and remembrance in what for centuries has been nicknamed […]
UN chief urges faith leaders to challenge harmful messages
New York, USAP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged religious leaders on Tuesday to challenge “inaccurate and harmful messages” that are fueling rising ethno-nationalism, stigma, hate speech and conflict as the coronavirus pandemic circles the globe. The UN chief warned a video meeting on the role of faith leaders in addressing the challenges of COVID-19 that […]
CSW calls for Christians “everywhere” to join in day of prayer for Nigeria ahead of weekend elections
Religious freedom advocacy CSW has called for Christians to join in a day of prayer for Nigeria ahead of this weekend’s general elections in the strife-torn country. The UK-based organisation is holding prayer meetings in both London and Nigeria on Tuesday, 12th February. Mervyn Thomas, chief executive of the organisation, urged Christians “everywhere to unite […]
US ministry calls for prayer requests ahead of Good Friday annual day of prayer
US-based organisation Guideposts is calling for people to submit their prayers ahead of its annual Good Friday Day of Prayer event next month. This year will be the 47th time the organisation, through its OurPrayer service, has held the event. It is inviting people to submit their prayer requests online at www.ourprayergoodfriday.org as well as to visit the […]
International day of prayer for India ahead of closing of national elections
US headquartered organisation Mission India is calling for Christians across the globe to join in a day of prayer for the country as its general election comes to a close. Dave Stravers, president of the Michigan-based organisation, told Mission Network News that some people are of the belief the election result will lead to the […]