With her deep prayer life and total devotion to serving God and the good of her fellow citizens, St Joan of Arc is a wonderful model for Christian politicians, Pope Benedict XVI has said.
He said during his weekly general audience: "Hers is a beautiful example of holiness for lay people involved in politics, especially in difficult situations. Faith is the light that guided all her choices."
The Pope's remarks about St Joan were part of an ongoing series of audience talks about influential Catholic women of the Middle Ages.
