It is with great delight that Marist Sisters in Asia-Pacific welcome the news of the election of Pope Francis I.  We pray for blessings upon him, upon our church and upon our world.

Prayer for the Pope

Almighty and Everlasting God, have mercy on Your servant Pope Francis I, our Supreme Pontiff, and direct him, according to Your loving kindness, in the way of eternal salvation, that with Your help he may ever desire that which is pleasing to You and accomplish it with all his strength. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus, shelter our Holy Father the Pope under the protection of Your Sacred Heart. Be his light, his strength and his consolation.