Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your
shepherd a spirit of courage and right judgment, a
spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with
fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as
successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ,
build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love
and peace for all the world. Amen.
Let us pray for the Pope.
May the Lord preserve him, give him a long life, make him blessed upon the earth, and not hand
him over to the power of his enemies.
May your hand be upon your holy servant.
And upon your son, whom you have anointed.
Our Father – Hail Mary – Glory Be