Father Nikolaus signed the lorraine and offered a prayer for the High Pontiff, "O God, Shepherd and King of all the faithful, graciously look down upon Thy servant Caius whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint pastor over Thy Church: grant, we beseech Thee, that by both word and example he may edify those who over whom he is set, and together with the flock committed to his care, may attain eternal life. Amen."