Pray for Pope Leo XIV

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites all the faithful to join in fervent prayer for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

During this sacred moment in the life of the Church, your prayers are a profound gift to the Holy Father. As Monsignor Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, shared, “At the National Shrine, the sacred liturgy is at the heart of our mission, and at all our Masses, we now pray for ‘Leo our Pope.’”

We urge Catholics everywhere to commit to praying the prayer below, entrusting the Holy Father to the care of our Heavenly Father.

Prayer for Pope Leo XIV

“O God, who chose your servant Pope Leo XIV
in succession to the Apostle Peter
as shepherd of the whole flock,
look favorably on the supplications of your people
and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth,
he may confirm his brethren
and that the whole Church
may be in communion with him
in the bond of unity, love and peace,
so that in you, the shepherd of souls,
all may know the truth and attain life eternal.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.” *

Join in Prayer—Add a Message or Name

To mark this occasion, we invite you to share a prayer or message of support for our new Pope—your words will be gathered at the National Shrine as a witness of love for Christ and His Church. All submissions will be respectfully reviewed before publishing. If you are joining in praying the above prayer for Pope Leo XIV, we encourage you to leave your name as a sign of your commitment, even if you prefer not to include a message.

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Prayers for our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV in his ministry to the universal church!

Carmelita Tucker

Fairfax, VA

May the Holy Spirit guide and enlighten our new pope, Leo XIV. With the grace of God, may he lead the Holy Church with integrity and compassion during these difficult times May he be an instrument of peace around the world and bring honor and respect back to the Roman Catholic Church. Also, may he bring multitudes of fallen Catholics back to the Church. We ask these favors in Jesus' Name. Thank you very much.

Joseph Steen

Cheektowaga

May our Heavenly Father guide and direct, love and protect Pope Leo XIV in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.

Allene McDuffie

I pray that Pope Leo XIV is blessed with a long and healthy life. Amen

Susan Finn

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Pope Leo you were chosen because l feel you and st Francis had a great bond.l know you will follow in his path as a Pope for the people,kind,loving,and compassionate .The Lord our God has entrusted you and l have all faith you will do all you can.Bless you Pope Leo,l love you ,Barbara

Barbara Dougherty

Delaware

Margaret Morrison

Salisbury, MA

Father GOD, I ask that you continue to watch over Pope Leo's body, mind and spirit throughout this incredible journey. Amen Amen Amen

Vanessa James

Dear Pope Leo,
God bless you as you navigate your journey of love of God, others, animals and nature. I share your passion for the unborn. Thank you.
Kathleen Esper

Kathleen Esper

USA

May God Bless Pope Leo XIV!

Ethan McDonald

Friendswood, TX, USA

Brooke Reynolds

Atlanta

We praise the Lord for giving us you, Pope Leo XIV, as our Holy Father. I feel that with your leadership and love for God’s people, the Catholic Church and its people will flourish with your love and guidance. May God bless you and be with you always.

Nancy Mimbs

East Dublin, Georgia, USA

Dear Holy Father,
Joining with you in love and prayer to make Jesus sacrificial love known and cherished
May Our Lord and His dearest Mother watch over you and guide you always!

Veronica Madden

New York

A prayer in hope and trust for the Good Works and Good Health of Pope Leo XIV.

Christopher Nash

Charlottesville, VA

‘There is no true friendship unless You weld it between souls that cleave together by the charity poured forth into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.’

Confessions 5

Pope Leo Please teach us to understand true friendship. -Janyne

Janyne Di Biase

West Orange, NJ

God bless you Pope Leo and may God aid you in your new assignment as the Pope of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Jeanette Haug, Florida

Jeanette Haug

Wimauma, Florida

Pope Leo --
Oraciones y Benediciones - Every Day...
Every Moment of Your Historic Papacy...!!
God Bless You - Pope Leo XIV- ✝️

Sally Ann Ferenschak

Dumfries

Our family will pray for the good health of our new Pope….Leo XIV. We hope for inspired leadership and a return to more traditional endorsements of family and marriage and discouragement of child / sex trafficking.

David Poucher

Newport News

Our prayers and best wishes for our new Holy Father and our Holy Church! The Dickerson Family

Bryan Dickerson

Turnersville NJ USA

Your Holiness Pope Leo XIV,

With joyful hearts and hands clasped in prayer, the faithful across the world welcome you as our shepherd. In this moment of divine providence, we see God’s enduring promise—"I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20)—made manifest through your leadership.

May the Holy Spirit guide you with wisdom to unite us in love, courage to heal the broken, and grace to be a beacon of Christ’s light in shadows. We pledge our unwavering support, knowing that under your care, the Church will flourish as a refuge of hope and a force for justice.

Your flock stands with you, Holy Father. Together, let us build bridges of compassion, tend to the marginalized, and rejoice in the Gospel’s transformative power. With every step you take, may you feel the prayers of millions lifting you up.

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him" (Psalm 28:7). We entrust you to His embrace.

With love and devotion,
Marco Suarez & Family

Marco Suarez

United States

John Pàulonis

Mohegan Lake, NY, USA

May God bless Pope Leo XIV to maintain the true and traditional teachings of the Church going back to Peter, the first Pope of the Catholic Church.

Bessie Limpe

Honolulu

Red Mendoza

No.Miami

Gods Blessing To Him

Robert Nelson

Portsmouth Ohio

May the Holy Spirit always be with you. God Bless you!

Elizabeth Tinder

Palm Coast, Florida

May Pope Leo XIV be a beacon of light and truth for the entire world. Let him bring peace to all nations. Let him find a way to end hunger and persecution to the less fortunate of the world. In Jesus’s name, Amen.

John Vezza

USA

Light a Candle for Pope Leo XIV

We invite you to light a candle — either at the National Shrine or in your own home — as a visible sign of your prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV. Let this flame symbolize your hope, your faith, and your unity with the universal Church as we give thanks for the Holy Spirit’s guidance during this sacred time.

Vigil candles burn in chapels and oratories throughout the upper and lower Church of the National Shrine. Each burning flame represents the faith of the supplicants and their fervent prayers entrusted to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s loving intercession. We consider it an honor to light a vigil candle for you and pray for your intentions, which will be kept in confidence.

Light a Candle