Prayer for the Conclave and the Election of a New Pope
To be prayed by the faithful beginning May 7
Heavenly Father,
Lord of all wisdom and mercy,
You guide Your Church through the ages
and never leave Your flock untended.
As the College of Cardinals gathers
in conclave,
we lift our hearts in prayer for Your divine guidance.
Send forth the Holy Spirit, O Lord,
to enlighten, inspire, and unify these 135 shepherds
called to discern Your holy will.
May their deliberations be marked
by humility, wisdom, and courage.
Grant them clarity of mind and purity of heart,
that they may recognize the one You have chosen
to serve as the next Vicar of Christ on Earth.
Raise up for us a Holy Father
who will lead with truth and tenderness,
who will defend the dignity of life,
strengthen the faith of the weary,
and build bridges of peace in a divided world.
Under the watchful mantle of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
with the intercession of Saints Peter and Paul,
and in communion with all the saints,
may this conclave be a faithful response
to the voice of the Good Shepherd.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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