Pray for Palau

About Palau

The capital is Ngerulmud. People speak Palauan and English, with Sonsorolese and Tobian. The largest faith is Christianity.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Palau

Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

In early September 2026 Palau hosted the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Koror for the first time in 12 years, with President Whipps as chair. Leaders agreed the Belau Declaration on climate and plans for more renewable energy to reduce reliance on imported fuel.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Palau is a presidential republic. President Surangel Whipps Jr. won a second four-year term in November 2024, and the Vice President is Raynold Oilouch. An agreement to accept people deported from the United States has been debated in the Senate and the courts in 2026.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

The Asian Development Bank expects growth of about 6% in 2026 as tourism returns close to its 2019 level, though higher fuel prices and airfares add costs. The government is the largest employer and relies heavily on funding from the United States.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Palauans live alongside a large community of workers from the Philippines and others from Bangladesh and elsewhere. A safeguarding programme at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau recorded 11 cases of abuse, harassment or bullying.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

In the 2020 census about 47% were Catholic and about 26% Protestant, mostly evangelical, with about 5% Seventh-day Adventist, about 5% Modekngei, a faith unique to Palau, and about 5% Muslim.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

The constitution protects freedom of religion and states that Palau has no state religion. Religious groups may register for tax exemption, and religious teaching is not allowed in public schools.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

Palau was ruled by Spain, Germany and Japan, and in 1944 the battles of Peleliu and Angaur devastated the islands, with more than 12,000 soldiers killed at Peleliu alone. After the war Palau became a UN trust territory under the United States.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Palau. Keep the islands safe and help the region care well for land and sea. Give President Whipps, Vice President Oilouch and all leaders wisdom, integrity and justice. Provide good work for every family and honest stewardship of the nation's resources. Protect children and the vulnerable, and bless the workers from other lands who live among Palauans. Let Your hope and truth fill every church and home. Keep freedom of worship safe for all. Heal the wounds of war and foreign rule, and lead Palau in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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