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Pope Francis names First woman to head major Vatican office

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 church's religious orders.

The New York Times · 14h

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 alone at the top.

Times Union · 23h

Alert: Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office

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Vatican names liberal San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy

The Washington Post on MSN · 18h

Vatican names liberal San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as new D.C. leader

McElroy, known for a pastoral approach to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, will lead an archdiocese still bruised by a sexual abuse and mismanagement scandal.

Axios on MSN · 12h

San Diego cardinal appointed as archbishop of Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis on Monday tapped cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the bishop of San Diego, as the next Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C. Why it matters: McElroy, a vocal ally for migrants, women and LBGTQ people in the church,

LA Times on MSN · 16h

Pope Francis names San Diego's Cardinal Walter McElroy archbishop of Washington

Cardinal Walter McElroy of San Diego is named by Pope Francis to replace the retiring Cardinal Wilton Gregory leading the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

The Associated Press on MSN14d

A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know

(AP Photo/Massimo Sambucetti, File) Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, center, backdropped by St.Peter’s Basilica, delivers her ...

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Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee

Faithful coming to Rome will also have the opportunity to take part in special pilgrimages organized by the Vatican: the ...

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Rome Transforms Streets, Fountains and Piazzas for Jubilee Year 2025

A new pedestrian square and walkway connecting Rome’s historic center to the Vatican and renovations to the Trevi Fountain ...

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Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison

Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the ...

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How to navigate Rome during the Vatican’s Jubilee celebrations

Rome has shifted into high gear for the opening of Jubilee 2025, a blockbuster year-long celebration in the Catholic world ...

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Pope marks start of Vatican’s Jubilee Year at Rome’s main prison

The opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica officially launched the Jubilee Year, a Catholic tradition which dates ...

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I stayed in Rome’s poshest area and it was surprisingly cheap

The city’s upper brow may live here, but for tourists it’s a sweet spot – close enough to the city’s most visited sights and ...

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Must-See Places in Rome for History and Culture Lovers

Rome, a city where history and art come alive, is a must-visit for anyone captivated by ancient civilizations and vibrant culture. From the grandeur of the Colosseum to the sacred grounds of Vatican ...

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