Leo XIV urges Benedictine nuns to be a prophetic sign of peace

In brief

Pope Leo XIV told Benedictine nuns to serve as a prophetic sign of peace during the Communio Internationalis Benedictinarum symposium. He stated that the world seeks authentic life, communion, and peace.

The Pope suggested that the Benedictine witness of people rooted deeply in Christ can answer this global longing. He thanked both monks and nuns for their quiet, humble presence and their daily, hidden sacrifices.