Pope Francis Urges Nuns to Embrace Joy and Shun ‘Vinegar Faces’

Pope Francis to Nuns: Be More Friendly and Avoid Gossip for a Happier Community

Pope Francis has recently addressed a group of Dominican sisters, urging them to adopt a more affable demeanor and to avoid gossip. He remarked that encountering nuns with “vinegar faces” is uninviting and does not help attract people.

The Pope emphasized the importance of kindness and love over gossip, describing gossip as destructive. He advised the nuns to maintain a friendly and loving demeanor to attract people to the church and to spread the gospel while avoiding any dialogue with the Devil.

This guidance aligns with Pope Francis’s broader approach of inclusivity and friendliness within the Catholic Church, despite past controversies over his use of derogatory terms. His emphasis remains on fostering a community of joy and gratitude.