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Prayer During the Election of a New Pope

Written by RENEW | Mar 4, 2013 1:52:57 PM

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers this prayer for use by Catholics as the Church selects a new pope.
 
 
 
 
 
 
O God, eternal shepherd,
who governs your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to us show watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.