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Pope Francis Names Two Secretaries-General Under Sister Raffaella Petrini

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In a historic move that further elevates the role of women in Vatican leadership, Pope Francis has appointed two secretaries-general to serve under Sister Raffaella Petrini, FSE, in the Governorate of Vatican City State. This decision grants the Vatican's first female president significant authority over her newly appointed aides, allowing her "the power to dispose and confer... specific competencies or particular tasks" on them, according to the Vatican's official announcement.

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By Abigail James
2/25/2025 (6 days ago)

Published in Vocations

Keywords: Vatican, Vatican Leadership

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