DAY 16 Europe and North America

Praying for the Leaders of European and North American Nations:

As we continue our mission to pray for the leaders of nations, we focus today on ten countries from Europe and North America, each with its unique cultural, political, and spiritual landscape. Below, we present key details about each nation and its leader, providing a foundation for our prayers for wisdom, compassion, and strength in their leadership. This information will guide us as we prepare to lift these leaders up in prayer.

Nations and Their Leaders

1. Switzerland 🇨🇭

  • Continent: Europe
  • Government Type: Federal Council
  • National Religion: Christianity (Catholic & Protestant)
  • Leader: President of the Confederation Viola Amherd
  • Pronunciation: Vee-oh-lah Ahm-herd

2. Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • Continent: Europe
  • Government Type: Presidential Republic
  • National Religion: Christianity (Orthodox & Catholic)
  • Leader: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  • Pronunciation: Vo-lo-dee-mir Ze-len-skee

3. United Kingdom 🇬🇧

  • Continent: Europe
  • Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
  • National Religion: Christianity (Anglican)
  • Leader: Prime Minister Keir Starmer
  • Pronunciation: Keer Star-mer

4. Vatican City 🇻🇦

  • Continent: Europe
  • Government Type: Elective Monarchy
  • National Religion: Christianity (Catholic)
  • Leader: Pope Francis
  • Pronunciation: Fran-sis

5. Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬

  • Continent: North America
  • Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
  • National Religion: Christianity
  • Leader: Prime Minister Gaston Browne
  • Pronunciation: Gas-ton Brown

6. Bahamas 🇧🇸

  • Continent: North America
  • Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
  • National Religion: Christianity
  • Leader: Prime Minister Philip Davis
  • Pronunciation: Fill-ip Day-vis

7. Barbados 🇧🇧

  • Continent: North America
  • Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
  • National Religion: Christianity
  • Leader: Prime Minister Mia Mottley
  • Pronunciation: Mee-ah Mott-lee

8. Canada 🇨🇦

  • Continent: North America
  • Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
  • National Religion: Christianity
  • Leader: Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre
  • Pronunciation: Pee-air Pwa-lee-ev

9. Cuba 🇨🇺

  • Continent: North America
  • Government Type: Communist State
  • National Religion: Atheist (official)
  • Leader: President Miguel Díaz-Canel
  • Pronunciation: Mee-gel Dee-ahs Kah-nel

10. Dominica 🇩🇲

  • Continent: North America
  • Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
  • National Religion: Christianity
  • Leader: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit
  • Pronunciation: Roo-zeh-velt Sker-it

Preparing for Prayer

These leaders guide their nations through diverse challenges, from fostering unity in culturally and religiously diverse societies to addressing complex political and economic issues. As we prepare to pray for them, let’s reflect on their roles and the unique contexts of their countries. Stay tuned as we craft a prayer to lift up these leaders, seeking divine guidance for their decisions and compassion for their people.

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