“God loves us, God loves you all, and evil will not prevail! All of us are in God’s hands. So, let us move forward, without fear, together, hand in hand with God and with one another other! We are followers of Christ. Christ goes before us. The world needs his light. Humanity needs him as the bridge that can lead us to God and his love. Help us, one and all, to build bridges through dialogue and encounter, joining together as one people, always at peace.” Pope Leo XVI

Prayer for Pope Leo XIV

Faithful God, You guide us on the path of life
and your goodness is our constant companion.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Be with our new Shepherd, Pope Leo,
in his service of the Church.
Fill him with the power of your Spirit,
the peace of your presence
and the compassion of Christ.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          May he walk with you,
in wisdom and humility,
and lead us, together with all God’s people,
to embody your love for the world.  Amen.        CAFOD