Pope Francis St. Joseph Prayer

Pope Francis has recently added a prayer to St. Joseph to the Catholic Church's traditional liturgical celebrations in honor of the saint. The prayer, which was published in a decree by the Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, is intended to help Catholics deepen their devotion to St. Joseph and seek his intercession. In the prayer, Pope Francis describes St. Joseph as a father who is "lovingly devoted" to Jesus and Mary and asks for his protection and guidance in various aspects of life, including work, family, and the Church. The addition of this prayer reflects the Pope's personal devotion to St. Joseph and his desire to encourage Catholics to turn to the saint as a powerful intercessor and example of faith.