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The prayer also includes songs from Taizé.
“We give you thanks for the life and ministry of Pope Francis, for the paths he has opened to proclaim the good news of your love in today’s world,” reads the prayer. “On the eve of the conclave, we ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon those who have been given the responsibility of choosing his successor as Bishop of Rome.”
The prayer asks for a listening heart, wisdom, and humility for all the cardinals and for all those involved in the preparations for the conclave.
“Always renew our hope and bless the one you will call to be a servant of unity among your people and a witness to hope and peace in the human family, attentive to the lowly and the needy, for your kingdom belongs to them,” reads the prayer.
The prayer expresses gratitude for the life and service of Pope Francis, praying for those who were at the heart of his ministry: people living on the world’s existential margins— migrants, the poor, and so many others.
The prayer also lifts up the Church of England and the whole Anglican Communion, for the process of appointing the person called to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury.
The World Council of Churches will use the special liturgy during its midday prayer on 6 May. Reflection at the midday prayer will be offered by Rev Dr Andrzej Choromanski from Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.
All are invited to join the online prayer on 6 May at 12:30 CEST.
All are also invited to prepare local ecumenical services following the outline Taizé has prepared.
Join the online prayer on 6 May at 12:30 CEST
Suggested service order: Ecumenical prayer for the Conclave (Taizé community)
