Pope Francis broke one of the Vatican’s “stained-glass ceilings” on Monday by appointing an Italian sister as the prefect of ...

The unusual decision to has sparked discussion about the intersection of traditional Church hierarchy and Pope Francis’ ...

Pope Francis has named a nun to head a prominent office at the Vatican, the first time a woman has held that position and the ...

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Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees the world's Catholic religious orders and congregations.

A woman is appointed Vatican prefect by Pope Francis for the first time. He has just appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the ...