Prayer

Dear All,

This morning, we have woken to the news we have a new leader of the Catholic Church : Pope Leo XIV!

The bells have rung at Saint Peter's Square and white smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel, marking the election of a new Pope.

The cardinals selected a new pastor after the fourth vote of the conclave.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from the United States has been chosen as the 267th Pope.

He has taken the name Leo the 14th (Leo XIV).

He speaks six languages and served as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

Pope Leo XIV grew up in Chicago but spent most of his life in South America – Peru and is from the Augustinians Order.

A prayer for Pope Leo

O God, who chose your servant Pope Leo XIV, in succession to the Apostle Peter as shepherd of the whole flock, look favourably on our prayers and grant  that as Vicar of Christ on earth, the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and peace; so that in you, the shepherd of souls, all may know the truth and attain life eternal .

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.

Amen

Kind regards

Shannon Correll