Luigia Coccia

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Luigia Coccia S.M.C , is an Italian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, one of the first seven women appointed members of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life the second highest-ranking department of the Roman Curia, the administrative institution of the Holy See since 8 July 2019, when was appointed by Pope Francis. [1] [2]

On 21 September 2016 she was elected the new Superior General of Comboni Missionary Sisters, succeeding Luzia Premoli. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Gagliarducci, Andrea (8 July 2019). "Papa Francesco, sette donne tra i membri della Congregazione dei religiosi" (in Italian). ACI Stampa. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 08.07.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  3. New Superior General
  4. COMBONI SISTERS: NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM