Pray for leaders despite their mistakes

[Colin]

As Christians we must pray for our elected leaders, even if we don’t agree with their politics. That was Pope Francis’ message during Mass in the Casa Santa Marta on Monday, as he reflected on the readings for the day.

Pope at Mass: ‘Pray for leaders despite their mistakes’ - Vatican Radio

 

[Fantine]

I pray for our leaders. I pray for the "fixer-uppers," that they will get fixed up. I pray for the brave and principled challengers, who are leading the resistance which is currently necessary.

Then there are the "thrower-outers." Sadly, we have some leaders today who are beyond fixing up. I pray that the investigation will quickly remove them from office or compel them to resign. If they showed any signs of progressing to "fixer-upper" status, I would pray for continued improvement, but they haven't.