Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
The office is one of the most important in the Vatican, overseeing all religious orders under the Catholic church.
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.
Pope Names Nun to Head a Vatican Department, a First for a Woman
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be ...
Pope Francis appoints first woman to head major Vatican office
The move marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in the church, while standing firm on ...
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Paris' Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago
Hundreds flocked to Notre Dame’s first Sunday Mass since a fire ravaged the beloved landmark five years ago to mark the cathedral’s rebirth and witness the consecration of its altar.
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Pope 'deeply saddened' over deaths in New Orleans — Vatican
Pope Francis on Thursday expressed condolences to the archbishop of New Orleans over the attack in the US city that killed at ...
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The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light ...
Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year’s Day message
Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...