Papež klarisam kapucinkam: Ste znamenje prisotnosti Božjega kraljestva na zemlji

Pope Leo XIV told Capuchin Clarisse sisters they are a sign of God's kingdom on earth during a meeting with the Italian Capuchin Clarisse Association on September 21, 2026. He said the Lord calls these contemplative sisters to be witnesses through silence and contemplation.

Addressing the decline in religious vocations, the pope encouraged a renewed approach to ministry. He suggested that communities should provide spiritual accompaniment to those seeking to enter monasteries and work to build joyful, lively communities. He noted that these spaces should allow for intimacy with God, kindness, communion, and the presence of relationships.