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Sister Raffaella Petrini. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Sr. Raffaella Petrini of Franciscan Sisters of Eucharist to Become First Woman to Head Vatican City State Governorate

Feb 15, 2025

Sister Raffaella Petrini of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist (FSE) will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March 1.

Sister Raffaella Petrini. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Italian Catholic Nun, Raffaella Petrini to Head Vatican Governorate

Jan 21, 2025

In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the General Secretariat of the Government of the Vatican City State.

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Rise above Challenges to Vote Massively in October Polls: Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops to Electorate

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