The work of the chapter isn’t quite finished yet, but we just hit a high point that will be hard to surpass! After a joyous and emotional day yesterday, on which Sr. Mari Lucia Kim was elected our new superior general, we embarked on a very moving adventure before dawn this morning. All roads led to Rome for us, since our first event of the day today was an audience with the Holy Father.
It was truly moving to meet Pope Leo XIV, to greet him, and to listen to his words addressed personally to us Daughters of St. Paul. He urged us to follow the joyful and tireless example of Saint Paul in our work of evangelization, avoiding discouragement even amid difficulties. His words resonated so well with our chapter reflections, and we were each deeply encouraged as we felt the Holy Spirit confirming our mission and vocation in the Church.
The Holy Father greeted each sister individually, with warmth and interest, and we are filled with gratitude for the gift of this encounter. Please join us in praying for Pope Leo XIV, for the intentions he carries in his shepherd’s heart, and that the peace of Christ might reign in each person.
For the full story of our audience with the Holy Father, please visit the Vatican website: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-10/pope-leo-xiv-commends-work-of-daughters-of-st-paul.html
