This Sunday Pope Leo will be inaugurated at a special mass in St. Peter’s, Rome as he begins his Pontificate. We keep him in our prayers.
Prayer for the Inauguration of Pope Leo 18th May, 2025
Eternal and Almighty God, Lord of history and Shepherd of your people,
We give You thanks for the gift
of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo.
As he begins his ministry
as the Successor of Peter,
Fill him with the courage of the Apostles,
the wisdom of the Fathers,
and the humility of the Saints.
Grant him a heart after Your own –
Strong in truth, tender in mercy,
Fearless in justice and generous in love.
May he be a bridge-builder among nations,
A father to the poor;
a voice for the voiceless,
And a servant to the servants of God.
Lord Jesus, who prayed
that we may all be one,
Make Pope Leo an instrument of unity
in a fractured world,
Through his leadership,
may the Church be renewed,
Your Gospel proclaimed boldly,
And your people strengthened
in faith and charity.
Holy Spirit, guide him in all his decisions.
Inspire him with vision, sustain him in trials,
And console him in solitude.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church,
Wrap him in your mantle of love.
St. Peter, pray for him.
St. Joseph, protect him.
All the Saints of God, intercede for him.
And may Pope Leo lead us all,
with steady hand and faithful heart,
Toward the eternal Kingdom
where you reign forever. Amen