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Pope Leo XIV receives International Commission of Contemplative Dominican Nuns in audience

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Pope Leo XIV received the International Commission of Contemplative Dominican Nuns at the Vatican Apostolic Palace on September 30, 2026. During the audience, the pope described contemplative religious communities as the beating heart of the Church's mission rather than something on the margins.

The pope spoke shortly after the recognition of the heroic virtues of Sister Maria Petra Giordano, a professed nun of the Order of Preachers. He noted that the contemplative vocation, through prayer and study, has shared the same charism as the preaching brothers since the early days of the order. He referenced the teachings of Saint Thomas Aquinas to explain that the fruits of contemplation are passed on to others, and that true proclamation must originate from silence and listening.

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Pope Leo XIV receives International Commission of Contemplative Dominican Nuns

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 30, 12:00 AM The Holy See Español Audiencia a la Comisión Internacional de Monjas Dominicas Contemplativas (30 de septiembre de 2026)
  2. Sep 30, 2:07 AM Vatican News العربية البابا يستقبل اللجنة الدولية للراهبات الدومينيكانيات التأمُّليات
  3. Sep 30, 2:46 AM Holy See Press Office Audience with the International Commission of Contemplative Dominican Nuns
  4. Sep 30, 6:25 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Papa Leone XIV alla Commissione Internazionale delle Monache Domenicane Contemplative - Fare silenzio per essere sensibili alla voce di chi…
  5. Sep 30, 7:14 AM Církev.cz Čeština Lev XIV. kontemplativním dominikánkám: Tvořte oázy ticha

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