Image of a pope on the loggia of St Peter's Basilica looking over the Square. AI generated.We humbly beseech thee, O Lord:
that of thy unbounded mercy
thou wouldest grant unto the Holy Roman Church a Pontiff,
who by his tender care towards us
may ever find favour in thy sight,
and studying to preserve thy people in safety,
may ever be honoured by us to the glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.

Cardinals at the Missa pro eligendo Pontifice ahead of the 2013 conclave.: via CNAO God, we beseech thee:
send thy Holy Spirit upon thy Cardinals
that they may listen attentively to his counsel:
by thy grace let them elect a Pope pleasing unto thee,
who will guide thy Church in her faithfulness,
and strengthen her unity
that she may persevere in her witness
to Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord;
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the same Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.