Praying the News Summary 5

Summary: Country of the Week: Libya

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for people to grieve black deaths at the hands of police officers and work to prevent needless deaths in the future
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for an end to housing discrimination as well as reparations to amend for past wrongs
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for an end to environmental racism that leads to minority communities being disproportionately near to polluting businesses and companies
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Emmett Till's childhood home was designated as landmark of Chicago
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: PRAISE: 11 miners (who were trapped underground for 2 weeks) were rescued in China
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for reconciliation between police and civilians. Pray for civilians to not block in & attack police cars. Pray for police officers to not drive through crowds. Pray for people to rehumanize their opponents
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for peace and reconciliation between India and China
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for 20,000 Syrians displaced by the war who are further displaced as their tents flood after heavy rains

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace in India as a farmers' protest turns into a riot
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for just and compassionate policies regarding humane treatment and border security
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those affected by a tornado in Birmingham, Alabama
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those affected by a volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: The "zero tolerance" border policy that separated families at the border has been rescinded. Pray for the families to be reunited
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those grieving after a hostage situation in Texas that left two dead
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Palestinians to get the aid they need. Pray for a just and compassionate peace betwen modern Israel and Palestinine
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for a decrease of both right-wing and left-wing extremism
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for just investigations into the Capitol insurrection, even as we extended forgiveness and grace to the repentant
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: A liquid nitrogen leak in a poultry plant in Georgia, USA has killed 6 and hospitalized 11.

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the people caught between the power struggle between the courts and the federal government as they freeze and unfreeze the deportation orders for human beings
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for asylum-seeking women who are facing harassment and assault as they pass through new countries, fleeing from violence and persecution
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.

Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those distributing, administering, and receiving vaccines. The US passes 25 million cases including 417,000 deaths
Source: Link
Summary: New Zealand gets its first virus case (outside of a quarantine facility) in 2 months
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for negotiation and reconciliation between virus lockdown protesters and governments
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for people impacted by travel restrictions due to the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Mexico has 1.75 million cases, one of whom is the president of Mexico. 
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for refugees struggling to become self-sufficient in their host countries in the midst of a pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those struggling with mental health and addiction in a pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for places encountering virus variants
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for schools and businesses to work with with employees and customers to safely reopen
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: California was able to lift its stay at home orders!
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those who are being bullied and attacked due to their Asian heritage in the midst of a pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to follow government guidelines and travel restrictions
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: A vaccine in the UK is showing to be effective against the virus
Source: Link and Link

Summary: PRAISE: A vaccine for the EU is approved for people over 18
Source: Link

Praying the News Summary 4

Summary: Country of the Week: Somalia

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: A black man was restrained by police in the UK for 14 minutes during a mental health crisis and complained of being unable to breathe. He has died
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for civil rights advocates working towards racial justice
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for diversity in the people Congress employs. 
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for racial discrimination claims to be thoroughly and justly investigated
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for those affected by a volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for prisoners under lockdown due to the political unrest in the US and their guards 
Source: Link

Summary: Two female judges in the Afghan Supreme Court were shot dead
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the asylum-seekers in the caravan and those they interact with
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: 12 miners in China have been trapped in a mine for a week. Update: it may take another 2 weeks to rescue them
Source: Link and Update
Summary: Pray for immigration reform in the US. Pray for immigration reform to be undertaken by the US Congress
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for the new presidential administration. Pray that Americans will experience repentance & reconciliation. Pray for the new administration to seek God's guidance and wisdom as they lead.

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace in Tunisia as protests and riots over economic conditions continue
Source: Link and Link

Summary: 15 migrant workers were killed when a truck ran over them and 6 more are injured in India
Source: Link
Summary: A man in Canada who was homeless froze to death yards from a shelter that was closed to to a virus outbreak.
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya who are facing locust swarms
Source: Link

Summary: Suicide bombings in Baghdad, Iraq leave 30 injured and 13 dead. Update: 110 injured and 32 dead
Source: Link and Update

Summary: Pray for rioters to be held accountable for their violence, even as we pray for them to repent
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for a decrease in extremism, both on the far right and the far left.

Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just and humane immigration policies to be developed and carried out. PRAISE: some deportations (in the midst of a pandemic) are halted for 100 days!
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for every country in the world to join the UN's nuclear weapons ban
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for prisoners who are being imprisoned without a trial. 3 men accused of terrorism in Indonesia have been in custody, without a trial, for 17 years
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a justice-filled peace in Russia as protests and arrests continue
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for refugees
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 96 million cases including 2 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people whose mental health is suffering as a result of the pandemic and its effects
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those at risk for the virus in poor countries to have access to the vaccine
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those distributing and receiving vaccines
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those who are homeless as the annual count of people who are homeless is being scaled back or canceled due to the pandemic, even though the number of people who are homeless is increasing
Source: Link

Summary: The US passes 400,000 viruz deaths. 100,000 of those deaths happened in the last 5 weeks. Pray for those grieving and mourning these deaths
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: The foreign minister of Zimbabwe died due to the virus. Zimbabwe has 28,600 cases and 825 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Several companies are paying workers for getting the vaccines
Source: Link

Summary: A fire at a vaccine production site in India kills 5 people
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: France is providing subsidies and vouchers to help its students get access to counseling and food.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to follow the government's mask mandates
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the Black and Latino people more likely to catch the virus
Source: Link 

Summary: Pray for the government as it focuses on safely reopening schools
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the world to work together to distribute vaccines to all the countries. Some places may not get vaccines this year or even next year.
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for parents with disabilities who are trying to help their children with online schooling during a pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for places being swamped with virus cases
Source: Link

Praying the News Summary 3

Summary: Country of the Week: Afghanistan

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for an end to racial disparities in sentencing for crimes
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just trials and just punishments for the officers involved in the desth of George Floyd. Pray for repentance and reform
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for justice in the investigation of Flint's water supply. Lack of response of its citizens' complaints of poor water quality cause many in the predominantly black community to be poisoned by lead from the pipes for over a year. Pray for reparations and reforms to take place
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for an end to hate crimes. Pray for repentance and reconciliation between those with hate in their hearts and those they hurt. Pray for just sentencing whenever one person murders another person. Pray for reforms in prison, so we can move beyond punishment and reach redemption and reconciliation
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for those mourning the deaths due to a plane crash in Indonesia
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Rescuers searching for landslide survivors were buried in a second landslide
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for a just investigation into Capitol police who did not oppose the rioters, as well as a just investigation into all those who stormed the capitol, including off-duty police and members of the military
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: The execution of the federal death row's only female prisoner took place after a stay of execution was lifted
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for the citizens of countries on the US' state sponsors of terrorism list that are negatively impacted by being on that list. Pray for the presence of a just, positive peace in these countries
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a peaceful and just election in Uganda
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for Spain as it faces a deep freeze/record low temperatures
Source: Link

Summary: At least 42 people are dead after an earthquake in Indonesia
Source: Link

Summary: The US federal government has executed its 12th and 13th people in 7 months after a 17 year hiatus. Pray for those who are mourning their passing

Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to be respectful when visiting Holocaust memorials
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for wisdom in deciding future steps after the Capitol riot.
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those who are hungry and who are facing food insecurity
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for a peaceful transfer of power and inauguration
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 89.7 million cases including 1.9 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 91 million cases globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates from around the world
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 2 million deaths globally
Source: Link

Summary: The UK passes 80,000 virus deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those under new restrictions and lockdowns due to the virus
Source: Beijing, China, The UK, Hebei province in China, California

Summary: The US is adding an average of 271,000 new cases per day and recently exceeded 3,700 deaths in a day. The US has 22 million cases including 373,000 deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those distributing vaccines and receiving vaccines
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for workplaces to take appropriate precautions to protect their workers from the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Brazil hospitals are running out of oxygen to treat virus patients
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for prisoners to get access to the vaccines. 
Source: Link
Summary: 90 million cases globally
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to show themselves and others grace as we cope with stress due to the pandemic and political turmoil
Source: Link

Praying the News Summary 2

Summary: Country of the Week: North Korea
Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for black people who have been pressured to "look more white" 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for justice in Kenosha in investigations of the shooting that paralyzed Jacob Blake. Update: no charges were filed against the officer who shot Blake 7 times in the back. 
Source: Link and Update and Update

Summary: Pray for justice in the Kenosha trial about Rittenhouse's role in shooting and killing 2 protestors
Source: Link

Summary:  Pray for those responsible for Breonna Taylor's death to repent and seek reforms
Source: Link

Summary: The officers who mistakenly thought a black family was in a stolen vehicle and held the woman and children (ages 6, 12, 14, & 17) at gunpoint will not face charges.
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: PRAISE: A policeman bought a family food after they were caught shoplifting
Source: Link
Summary: 11 coal miners were kidnapped and killed by IS in Pakistan
Source: Link

Summary: Rescuers find a 7th body at the landslide site in Norway
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for newly elected and re-elected officials, even those on the other side of the aisle. 
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: Seattle is working with the homeless living in RVs, to safely remove their waste
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for executions to be banned
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the new governor of Puerto Rico
Source: Link

Summary: Niger's village attack death toll is now up to 100 people

Source: Link

Summary: Pray for North Korea as their leader acknowledged their failures
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for peace and healing in the US after rioters stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6. Pray for curfews to be respected. Pray for peace throughout the states.
Source: Live Updates. Curfews. States
Summary: Pray for the family and friends grieving the dead after the Capitol riot
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for wisdom as people move forward from the Capitol riot. Pray for repentance. Pray for justice in investigation
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for migrants staying in tents and out in the open in freezing temperatures in Bosnia
Source: Link

Summary: A plane taking off from Indonesia went missing minutes after take off. 62 people were onboard
Source: Link
Summary: A fire at a hospital in India kills 10 newborn babies
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for people to be willing to change their word choice when others reveal its hurtful nature

Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 85 million cases including 1.84 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 1.85 million deaths globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Pray for places in lockdowns
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: The US passes 4,000 deaths in one day
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: India approves 2 vaccines
Source: Link and Link
Summary: The US passes 350,000 deaths
Source: Link

Summary: The US is setting new record highs in cases and 2,000-3,000 people are dying from the virus every day. 
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those who feel lonely or isolated, as well as those who don't have a safety net
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for vaccines to be properly tested and vetted before distribution
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those receiving the vaccines
Source: Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for places under new lockdowns
Source: UK

Summary: Pray for LA as it swamped with virus cases
Source: Link
Summary: Brisbane, Australia enters a 3-day lockdown after one workers tests positive for the virus
Source: Link

Summary: Lebanon's hospitals are full and turning away virus patients
Source: Link

Praying the News Summary 1

Summary: Country of the Week: Niger

Source: Link

Racial Injustice

Summary: Pray for wisdom as the medical community weighs whether they should adjust kidney readings for black patients. As it stands now, low numbers indicate kidney problems & doctors inflate the results of black patients, even though black people are more likely to suffer kidney failure
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to acknowledge and repent of racism
Source: Link

Summary: The police officer who shot Andre Hill and neglected to provide first aid has been fired. Pray for a just investigation & just court case. Pray for repentance by the officer
Source: Link

Summary: 2 more officers are fired due to their role in Breonna Taylor's death

Source: Link

Summary: The Justice Department elects to not prosecute the officers responsible for Tamir Rice's death in 2014. The twelve year old was shot by officers within 2 seconds of their arrival on the scene
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for an end to racism around the world and predominantly white areas
Source: Link and Link

Summary: PRAISE: Boston is seeking its citizens' input on how a statue of Lincoln and a formerly enslaved person should be displayed in an appropriate context
Source: Link

Summary: In addition to monuments celebrating the Confederacy coming down, there has been an increase of people getting racist tattoos removed or covered up
Source: Link

Summary: Another black man has been killed by police in Minneapolis
Source: Link

Other Requests

Summary: Pray for ICE detainees being illegally held in county jails. Pray for those going on hunger strike
Source: Link
Summary: A man shot & injured 3 people and shot & killed 3 people in Illinois
Source: Link

Summary: 16 people are missing after a ship sank in the Barents Sea
Source: Link

Summary: Croatia recovers from an earthquake that leaves at least 7 dead
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for the death penalty to be abolished
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: 900 migrants are stuck in a burned out camp in Bosnia-Herzegovina without proper shelter
Source: Link

Summary: 22 people were killed in an explosion at the Yemeni airport
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those impacted by Hawaii's volcanic explosion
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for those impacted by a mudslide in Norway
Source: Link

Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: More countries have the UK variant of the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 81 million cases globally
Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates: 3/4 of the England is in tier 4 restrictions

Source: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link

Summary: South Africa passes 1 million virus cases
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to follow advice to protect their mental health in a pandemic
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for hospitals that are struggling with virus caseloads
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for people under new virus restrictions to follow guidelines
Source: Link and South Africa and France and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for those getting the vaccine (and those giving it as well)
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for rural health workers who are facing "toxic individualism" and resistance to wearing masks & following safety guidelines
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for students struggling with learning due to the pandemic and its effects
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: The UK approves a vaccine
Source: Link

Summary: The US has its first patient with the UK varient of the virus. There are 19 million cases including 337,000 deaths
Source: Link
Summary: 10 million cases in India
Source: Link

Summary: Someone intentionally left vaccines out of the proper storage, causing vaccines to be thrown out
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for people to find ways to socialize safely
Source: Link

Summary: Pray for Israel to vaccinate the Palestinian people in Israeli occupied territories. 
Source: Link

Summary: Florida has 1.3 million cases

Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the families grieving the death of a loved one due to the virus
Source: Link

Summary: PRAISE: China approves a vaccine for use 
Source: Link

Summary: The US passes 20 million cases
Source: Link

Summary: 1.8 million virus deaths globally
Source: Link