Italian nun Simona Brambilla has been appointed by Pope Francis to the post of head of a major Vatican department.. She became prefect of the department responsible for all Catholic religious orders. AP reports this. . Officially known as the Dicastery of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, it is responsible for all religious orders - from the Jesuits and Franciscans to the Sisters of Charity and smaller modern movements. . In her new position, she will replace the retiring 77-year-old Cardinal Joao Bras de Avis. . . . . Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.