Omar Harfouch’s Concerto for Peace Makes History at the Vatican
Harfouch performed his Concerto for Peace in front of an audience that included archbishops, cultural dignitaries, and ...
On This Day: U.S. establishes 1st diplomatic ties to Vatican in 116 years
On Jan. 10, 1984, the United States established full diplomatic relations with the Vatican for the first time in 116 years.
Pope Benedict passed box of Vatican’s ‘most difficult and painful’ secrets over to Pope Francis: Book
I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the ...
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Here’s what to know about the first female Vatican prefect in the Catholic Church’s history
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ...
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Vatican to Host Historic Jordan Exhibition on Christianity’s Origins
Organizers anticipate that the exhibit will attract millions of visitors from around the world, boosting religious and ...
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 ...
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Vatican history made as Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as first woman prefect
Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the ...
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.
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Here’s What to Know About the First Female Vatican Prefect in the Catholic Church’s History
Sister Simona Brambilla holds a doctorate in psychology and has served as superior general of the Consolata Missionaries and as a missionary. She is also a professional nurse. Sister Simona ...