2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, prayed “that the Cardinals are granted divine insight to choose a successor who will continue to lead with compassion.”
His prayer is coming as the Conclave begins today – a gathering of Cardinals (Conclave) to elect a new Pope following the passing of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis passed on Easter Monday , 21 April, 2025 at the age of eighty-eight (88).
Obi prayed: “As Christians and Catholics, we join our hearts in earnest prayer with all people of goodwill, as the conclave begins today. May God, in His infinite wisdom, guide the Cardinals in their sacred duty for a most fruitful and blessed outcome.
“We pray that the Cardinals are granted divine insight to choose a successor who will continue to lead with compassion, humility, and a steadfast commitment to serving humanity.
“May this process be filled with grace, and the outcome reflect God’s will for His Church and for the whole world. Amen.”
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Photo: Sistine Chapel where Cardinals will converge to elect a new Pope. X/@VaticanNews
