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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Haiti:
Raffaella Petrini is the Reverend Sister and President of the Governorate of Vatican City.
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Colombia:
Raffaella Petrini is the first woman to exercise government in the Vatican.
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Argentina:
Raffaella Petrini was appointed as president of the governance of the Vatican City State.
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Guatemala:
Raffaella Petrini was appointed as the first woman president of the Governorate of the State of Vatican City.
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Ecuador:
Raffaella Petrini was appointed as the governor of the City of Vatican.
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Brazil:
Raffaella Petrini is the president of the Governatorate of Vatican City.
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Spain:
Raffaella Petrini is the first woman to hold the position of mayor of the Vatican.
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Romania:
Raffaella Petrini is highlighted as the president of the Governorate of Vatican City appointed by Papa Francisc.
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Venezuela:
Raffaella Petrini is one of the notable women in Francisco's curial reform.
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Norway:
Sister Raffaella Petrini was appointed as the head of the Vatican City Governorate.
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