Pope Francis ... DC. Francis also appointed on Monday the first female leader of a Vatican department. Sister Simona Brambilla will become prefect of the Holy See’s religious life office ...

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Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...

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However, what was a maximum for his predecessors seems to have become a minimum for Pope Francis, who announced ... His calling came in his early thirties after attending an ordination Mass.

Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and ...

Reflecting on the Prologue of John’s Gospel, the Pope reminded the faithful that Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is ‘the light ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.