We pray for the ministry of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV: may the Lord bless him and fill him with the grace and power of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer.

Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his Petrine Ministry: that he may help to build bridges between communities and nations, bringing the love of Christ to all people.

Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer.

As Pope Leo XIV accepts the Lord’s will to become the successor of Saint Peter, may he always be open to whatever the Lord asks of him, feeding the lambs and sheep of Christ’s flock.

Lord hear us: Lord, graciously hear us.