An Iranian gunman with an extensive law enforcement record held shoppers hostage for several hours in Sydney, Australia today. Two hostages were killed and the gunman faces assault and murder charges after the police stormed the café in a busy shopping area of Sydney. CEN joins Christians worldwide in praying for those who are grieving and for Christians who are responding with the Hope of Christ during this crisis in Australia. This tragedy is another reminder for Christians worldwide to pray, stand guard, and be ready. (Habakkuk 2)
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