A Prayer for Pope Francis
Gracious God, as You reward all who believe in You,
we pray that You may welcome Your servant, Pope Francis,
into Your kingdom, to share in the heavenly liturgy for all eternity.
We ask this through the intercession of Your Son,
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer for the College of Cardinals
In the coming days, also please pray for the College of Cardinals, those
bishops from around the world now entrusted with electing our next pope.

O God, eternal shepherd, Who govern Your flock with unfailing care,
grant, in Your boundless love, a pastor for Your Church
who will please You by his holiness and guide us with watchful care.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns
with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.