Pope Francis
As we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, we pray for the repose of his soul and echo the words of Bishop Edgar da Cunha, who wrote:
“I ask all of the faithful of the Diocese of Fall River to join me in praying for the repose of Pope Francis, whom God has called home to his eternal reward. We remember with gratitude the extraordinary life and ministry of this faithful servant, the first Pope from the Americas, who was the 265th successor of St. Peter.”
Prayer for the Election of a New Pope
O God, eternal shepherd,
who govern 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,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Excerpt from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
