05/07/2025
Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest and Head of the Church,
You founded Your Church upon the rock of Peter’s faith
and promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against it.
In this time when the Chair of Peter is vacant,
we beseech You: look with mercy upon Your people.
Send Your Holy Spirit upon the Sacred College of Cardinals.
May He enlighten their minds, purify their hearts,
and strengthen their wills,
that in all things they may seek Your glory and the good of the Church.
Grant that the one they elect as the next Roman Pontiff
may be a man after Your own Heart—
faithful in doctrine, firm in justice, humble in service,
and zealous for souls.
Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of the Church and Help of Christians,
and of Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse,
and of Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles,
guard Your Church in unity and peace.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.