Vatican City, May 7, 2007 / 09:11 am
During his meeting with participants in the plenary assembly of the International Union of Female Superiors General, Pope Benedict XVI exhorted female religious to make their relationship with Christ a priority in their lives.
Speaking to the body that represents 794 families of female religious around the world, the Pope said, "Only from the union with God, does the 'prophetic' role of your mission arise and find nourishment," a mission "that consists in announcing the kingdom of heaven, so indispensable for all times and all societies."