Simona Brambilla
Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, has made history by being appointed the first woman to lead a dicastery in the Vatican, specifically the dicastery for institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the Church, reflecting the gradual inclusion of women in higher ecclesiastical roles.
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Italy:
Suor Simona Brambilla is currently leading a Dicastero already headed by a woman.
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Argentina:
Simona Brambilla was the first woman to hold a Vatican ministry position.
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Guatemala:
Simona Brambilla is currently the prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and was the first woman to hold this position.
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Honduras:
Simona Brambilla's appointment as prefect of the dicasterio for the Life Consagrada was controversial among church leaders.
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Spain:
Simona Brambilla is the head of a dicastery in the Vatican, a position traditionally held by a cardinal.
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Liechtenstein:
Simona Brambilla was appointed by Pope Francis as the head of the department responsible for all religious orders in the Church.
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Brazil:
Simona Brambilla is the first woman to lead a dicastery in the Vatican.
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Brazil:
Simona Brambilla was appointed as the first female prefect of a dicastery in the Vatican, marking a significant step for women's roles in the Church.
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Spain:
Simona Brambilla was appointed head of the dicastery for institutes of consecrated life.
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Liechtenstein:
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of the dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
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