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Pope Leo XIV on Silence for Contemplative Nuns
Pope Leo XIV urges Dominican nuns to value silence amid a fast-paced world.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges Dominican nuns to value silence amid a fast-paced world. Pope Leo XIV encourages Dominican contemplative nuns to prioritize silence in their cloistered life to create spaces of freedom and truth. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV meets nuns
Pope Leo XIV met with the International Commission of Dominican Contemplative Nuns at the Vatican on September 30.
Silence as core value
Pope Leo XIV emphasized silence as a fundamental value of cloistered life creating spaces of freedom and truth.
Silence in a fast world
Pope Leo XIV noted silence is particularly important in a world marked by speed where everything must be immediately visible.
Spirit's call to nuns
Pope Leo XIV urged nuns to listen to what the Spirit asks of their contemplative life before tasks begin.
Nuns' service to church
Pope Leo XIV concluded nuns' service to the Church is precious and must continue with confidence in communion and discernment.
At a glance
Pope Leo XIV encourages Dominican contemplative nuns to prioritize silence in their cloistered life to create spaces of freedom and truth.
