Galatians 2:9 (AMP) “And recognizing the grace [that God had] bestowed on me, James and Cephas (Peter) and John, who were reputed to be pillars [of the Jerusalem church], gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we could go to the Gentiles [with their blessing] and they to the circumcised (Jews).

Zechariah 8:16 (ESV) “These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace.”

The Vatican leadership plays a large role in the faith and lives of Roman Catholics. It also influences the wider world. The Pope is one of the world’s most powerful and influential people. The persistent troubles related to historic and present abuse of children by clergy remain a task that the Vatican leadership should address. Pray for God’s grace for the Pope, and for the Holy Spirit to guide him into all truth.