Call for Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI

Echoing Pope Francis, Bishop Michael Barber has asked Catholics of the Diocese of Oakland to pray for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI as he nears the end of his earthly life.

A prayer for the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI:

Let us pray.
Almighty and Eternal God,
You are the everlasting health of
those who believe in You.
Hear our prayers for your sick servant Benedict
for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.