X In the name of the Father, and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” Jesus said to him a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”                                              (21:15-17)

Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

— And let perpetual light shine upon him.

O God, immortal shepherd of souls,

look on your people’s prayers

and grant that your servant Pope Francis, who presided over your Church in charity, may, with the flock entrusted to his care, receive from your mercy

the reward of a faithful steward. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.