World News Holy Week and Beyond

PAKISTAN: A truck rammed into a crowd of 200 at high speed, injuring at least 60 members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Klasske, Gujranwala, during an Easter sunrise procession on April 5. (Ayyaz Gulzar, Radio Veritas Asia, April 6) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Due to the threat of ongoing missile and drone attacks duringContinue reading “World News Holy Week and Beyond”

Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria

Just a week after 27 Christians were killed on Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau state, suspected Fulani militants attacked the Christian communities of Mbalom and Mbasombo, Benue state, killing 26 and transforming joyful Resurrection Day festivities into mourning and displacement. (Tim, Open Doors, April 7) The same day, two churches in Ariko village, Kaduna stateContinue reading “Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria”

Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village

As an expression of solidarity with the Christian town attacked and burned by Muslims last weekend in Syria, Greek Orthodox and Catholic patriarchs have called for “only prayer inside the churches,” rather than the jubilant songs and marching bands normally filling the streets during Holy Week in Christian communities. (Katie O’Malley, Mission Network News, AprilContinue reading “Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village”

Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics

As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharing with their unbelieving teammates and with other athletes in their division from closed nations where missionaries are not allowed. Lord, please be a Shield around every Christian athlete in the Olympics and protect them from sicknessContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”

Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China

Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Sign up below to get the free daily prayer points in your inbox in time for your morning quiet times with God. INDIA: A mob of 150 Hindu nationalists dragged Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik, 35, from a worship service in a houseContinue reading “Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China”

Winds of Revival: Iran, Nigeria, India, Philippines and Across the World

Here at the Prayer Wall, we have been praying for the nations to awaken to Christ. Read today’s exciting report of how He is answering, and join us February 18-March 19 for this year’s 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Pray for these new believers to grow strong in their faith and to reachContinue reading “Winds of Revival: Iran, Nigeria, India, Philippines and Across the World”

Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains

Pray with us for those suffering and grieving, as well as those who have caused the suffering, that they will recognize their need for Christ, turn to Him and be saved: IRAN: Between 5,000 and 20,000 died in recent protests against the regime. CHILE: Wildfires killed 19 and forced about 50,000 to evacuate. SPAIN: AtContinue reading “Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains”

What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down toContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or join the Prayer Wall by entering your email below, and receive the daily posts in your inbox each morning. Open Doors’ World Watchlist reports 4,849 Christian martyrs worldwide in 2025, 4,491Continue reading “2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians”

America Prays Initiative

As the USA approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence this July 4, President Donald Trump has launched a call to prayer for the rededication of the USA as “one nation under God.” “When faith gets weaker, our country seems to get weaker. When faith gets stronger … good things happen for our country. It’sContinue reading “America Prays Initiative”