Pope gives nun voting rights in Synod of Bishops
The pope has appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the synod for the first time UCA News reporter Updated: February 08, 2021 07:00 AM GMT
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Pope Francis holds a candle during a Mass on the World Day of Consecrated Life at St. Peter s Basilica in the Vatican on Feb. 2. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP)
Pope Francis has made history by appointing a nun as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops with voting rights.
The pope on Feb. 5 appointed 52-year-old Sister Nathalie Becquart from France, giving her voting rights in the body that advises him on crucial issues taken up by the Church.