Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
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Half a million pilgrims have crossed holy door in St Peter’s, Vatican claims
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that after just two weeks since Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee of Hope on Christmas ...
Pope Francis Appoints Simona Brambilla as First Woman in Major Vatican Role
Sister Simona Brambilla will head the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
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Pope Francis: ‘Be Messengers of Hope’ With a ‘Yes to Life’ in Jubilee Year
Reflecting on the Prologue of John’s Gospel, the Pope reminded the faithful that Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is ‘the light ...
Pope Francis Isn't Opening '5 Sacred Portals' on Christmas Eve for Never-Before-Performed Ritual
Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before. Pope Francis ...
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Pope Francis Reveals How Assassination Plot Was Foiled
According to Pope Francis, a bid to kill him during a 2021 visit to Iraq was foiled following a tip from British intelligence ...
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Historic first: Pope Francis appoints woman as prefect of Vatican dicastery
In a groundbreaking decision, Pope Francis has appointed the Italian missionary nun, Simona Brambilla, M.C., as prefect of ...
No, Pope Francis Isn't Opening 'Tomb of Lucifer' in Vatican on Christmas Eve
The claim stems from the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee, a Roman Catholic tradition that happens every 25 years.
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the ...