Calls for prayer ahead of general election

(Photo: Unsplash) Church of England bishops are inviting the nation to pray and participate in the upcoming general election, which takes place on 4 July. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, are urging people to set aside time to pray but are also appealing for campaigning to be marked … Read more

Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast 2024: 'Never Been a More Important Time to Pray'

JERUSALEM, Israel – Political and spiritual leaders from every continent are preparing to gather in Jerusalem at the end of this month for what organizers believe is one of the most important prayer events they’ve ever held. This gathering will be the first Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast since the Hamas atrocities last October. CBN News spoke with one of the … Read more

Christian prayer meeting in Indore gets green light from SC after local authorities revoked permit

Central Wing of the Supreme Court of India where the Chief Justice’s courtroom is situated. (Photo: Subhashish Panigrahi/Wikimedia Commons) In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has allowed a Christian prayer meeting to proceed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after local authorities had withdrawn permission for the event, citing potential law and order issues. … Read more

Christian prayer meeting cancelled in Indore on allegations of conversions

(Photo: Pixabay) Authorities in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, have cancelled permission for a major Christian prayer gathering scheduled for April 10, citing potential law and order issues. The decision comes after Hindu groups raised objections, alleging the event aimed to encourage religious conversions. The prayer meeting, organised by the “National Prayer and Ministry Alliance,” was expected … Read more

Indian bishops call for prayer and wise voting to uphold secular democracy

(Photo: Unsplash) India’s Catholic bishops have called on citizens to vote wisely in the upcoming federal elections to uphold the country’s secular democracy. In a statement issued at the conclusion of their 36th biennial meeting, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) expressed concern over rising divisiveness and violence against Christians in the country. They … Read more

Thousands of Israelis Rally at Western Wall for ‘Prayer Warfare,’ Plead With God to Free Hostages

Thousands of Israelis flocked on Wednesday to the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem — a spiritually significant site for Jewish people — to “cry out, plead, and invoke heavenly mercy upon all of Israel,” particularly for those still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. More than 50,000 people thronged the alleyways of the prayer … Read more

'This Is a Spiritual Battle': A Day of Prayer for the 1,400 Souls Lost in Hamas Massacre

JERUSALEM – Dozens of families whose loved ones were murdered by Hamas gathered at the Western Wall last night to honor the 1,400 people massacred one month ago. At the same time, rabbis, Israeli politicians, and Christian leaders led the country in a National Day of Prayer for Israel at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem.  … Read more

Join the National Day of Prayer for Israel: Watch LIVE at 1:00 PM

Tomorrow (Nov. 7) marks one month since Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israel, massacring 1,400 men, women, and children, including 33 Americans.  Christians and Jews worldwide are coming together to fight the spiritual battle for the Jewish State. Rabbis, Christian leaders, and members of Israel’s Knesset will gather at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem … Read more

American-Israeli Launches Targeted Effort to 'Adopt a Hostage' for Prayer

JERUSALEM, Israel – It’s called Adopt-a-Hostage-For-Prayer – a unique prayer initiative intended to deepen the burden of prayer for those kidnapped by Hamas and held captive by making a more personal connection.  Yael Bar-Shov, an Israeli-American who has lived here for 40 years, says all the prayer going on for the hostages is very important, but this … Read more