Listen to our prayers; look with love on your people who mourn and pray for their brother (sister). Lord Jesus, holy and compassionate, forgive N. his (her) sins. By dying you opened the gates of life ...

Our prayer as a global community is more important than ever. Let's stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world as we pray together with them and for all people who are ...

The following prayers may be recited immediately after the person's death and may be repeated in the hours that follow.

The pontiff, who has previously expressed sharp disagreement with Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric, said he would pray that God grants Trump "wisdom, strength and protection" as he takes up the ...

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