Raffaella Petrini
Suor Raffaella Petrini is a prominent figure within the Vatican, known for her recent appointment as the president of the Pontifical Commission for the State of Vatican City and the president of the Governorate, making her the first woman to hold a position previously reserved for cardinals. A member of the Franciscan order, Petrini has dedicated her life to service and leadership within the Catholic Church, and her new role is a significant step towards gender inclusion in ecclesiastical authority. She officially assumed her responsibilities on March 1, 2025.
Born on Jan 01, 1968 (57 years old)
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Ireland:
Italian Raffaella Petrini is the first woman to serve as President of the Governorate of Vatican City State.
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Guatemala:
Raffaella Petrini was appointed as the first female president of the Governorate of the State of Vatican City.
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Austria:
Raffaella Petrini breaks through the glass ceiling in the Vatican.
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Austria:
Raffaella Petrini breaks through the glass ceiling in the Vatican.
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Luxembourg:
Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the new administrative chief by Pope Francis.
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Luxembourg:
Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the new administrative chief by Pope Francis.
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Luxembourg:
Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the new administrative head of the Vatican, keeping the bureaucracy in motion.
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Luxembourg:
Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the new administrative head of the Vatican, overseeing its bureaucracy.
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Tanzania:
Another woman (Sr Raffaella Petrini) was named the first woman governor of the Vatican City State.
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Colombia:
Raffaella Petrini is set to become the first female governor of Vatican City.
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