With the conclave to elect the next pope beginning May 7, Archbishop L\u00e9pine invites the faithful to pray at Mass this Sunday, asking the Holy Spirit to guide the cardinals in choosing a successor filled with humility and love for Christ.<\/p>\n\n
\nA MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP OF MONTREAL:
\nLet Us Pray for the Next Successor of Peter<\/i><\/b>
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n As the Church remembers the life and legacy of Pope Francis, she now prepares for the upcoming conclave, which will begin this Wednesday, May 7, to elect a new Pope. I invite you to join in prayer at Mass this Sunday, entrusting this sacred time to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray for the cardinals that they may be led by the Spirit in choosing a new successor to Peter\u2014one filled with humility and a deep love for Jesus.<\/p>\n\n In this Sunday\u2019s Gospel, the Risen Christ says to Peter, \u201cFollow me\u201d<\/i> (John 21:19). May this invitation also resonate in our hearts, and inspire the whole Church to walk in faith, following Jesus Christ\u2014the Lamb who was slain and our Good Shepherd\u2014and to proclaim His Name to the ends of the earth.<\/p>\n\n By God\u2019s grace, may we be Pilgrims of Hope<\/i>.<\/p>\n\n United in prayer,<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n \u2020Christian L\u00e9pine<\/b>
\nArchbishop of Montreal<\/p>\n\n