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Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, LC.

Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga turns 80, Vatican governance transitions to Sister Petrini

Mar 2, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez turns 80, completing his service as head of Vatican City governance. Read more

Sister Raffaella Petrini.

Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate

Feb 15, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Sister Raffaella Petrini will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March... Read more

Sister Raffaella Petrini.

Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate

Jan 21, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the... Read more

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