God of salvation, you are forever faithful to your covenant. In trust we pray: 

God, in your saving love, hear our prayer.  

Open your Church to receive the leadership and guidance of Pope Francis. 

God, in your saving love, hear our prayer.  

Deliver nations at war from further destruction, bloodshed, and displacement. 

God, in your saving love, hear our prayer.  

Help us to keep our schools and public places safe.  

God, in your saving love, hear our prayer.  

Our Father . . .  

May the love of God, the peace of Christ, and the communion of the Holy Spirit dwell in our hearts through faith, now and always. Amen.