The Church of England wants to make sure that prayer is central to the process of naming our next Archbishop of Canterbury and would ask that you continue to hold it – and all those involved – in your prayers:Heavenly Father,shepherd of your Church,send us a faithful pastorto lead with wisdom, courage, and love,proclaiming your Gospel,celebrating the sacraments,and guiding your people in unity and truth.Strengthen your Church, we pray,and direct us in your ways;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.
On the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Rose stated:'I warmly welcome the news of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and assure him of my prayers as he begins his ministry.The election of a new Pope is a moment of profound significance not only for Roman Catholics worldwide but also for the wider Christian family.We give thanks for his calling and pray that he will be granted wisdom, grace, and strength as he leads the Church in speaking to God's world with a message of love, forgiveness and reconciliation.I look forward to continued dialogue and cooperation between our churches, and to working together in witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ.'+Rose
