Historic Appointment: Pope Francis Names Sister Simona Brambilla as Prefect of Vatican Dicastery
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Pope Francis has made history by appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, a member of the Consolata Missionary Sisters, as the first woman to head a dicastery in the Roman Curia. This appointment underscores the Pope's continued emphasis on elevating women to leadership roles within the Vatican, a hallmark of his pontificate.
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![Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla [not pictured] as the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery, marking a historic step in the Church's efforts to increase women's leadership roles. (Via Wikimedia Commons)](/files/images/ins_news/2025014619.jpg "Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla [not pictured] as the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery, marking a historic step in the Church's efforts to increase women's leadership roles. (Via Wikimedia Commons)")
Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla [not pictured] as the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery, marking a historic step in the Church's efforts to increase women's leadership roles. (Via Wikimedia Commons)
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1/6/2025 (3 months ago)
Published in Living Faith
Keywords: Pope Francis, Sister Brambilla, Sister Simona Brambilla, Vatican Dicastery
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