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After first woman Vatican prefect, pope says another will follow
In a new interview Pope Francis announced that after recently appointing the first-ever woman prefect of a Vatican department ...
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A woman now leads a department in the Vatican. It's a big step, but not enough
Pope Francis has said he wants to give women greater leadership roles in the Roman Catholic Church. If he really wants to ...
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Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate
Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the General Secretariat of the Government of the State ...
Pope Slams 'Chauvinistic' Views, Promotes Vatican Nun
Pope Francis warned Wednesday against a "chauvinistic mentality" in the Catholic Church, as he promoted a nun to head the executive administration of the tiny Vatican City state.
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The changing face of Catholic: Vatican's shift towards gender-inclusive leadership
The absence of women in any capacity has characterised the Catholic Church from its inception. Pope Francis seeks to portray himself as a progressive leader, and his recent appointment of Sister ...
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Acta of the Holy See
ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of bishop of Vasai, Thomas D'Souza Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Thomas D’Souza, of the clergy of Vasai, India, until now parish ...
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Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery
At nearly 60 years old, Sister Simona Brambilla, former Superior General ... of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The Vatican announced this historic decision January 6.