Pope appoints nun economist to head dicastery

Sister Alessandra Smerilli becomes the third woman to head a dicastery in the Vatican.

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She was previously secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

This appointment is part of Pope Francis' efforts to feminize the Curia.

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