‘It’s deeply meaningful' – Irish nun appointed as top Vatican adviser hails inclusion of more women by Pope Leo
Sr Mary T Barron joins department that promotes understanding between the Catholic Church and non-Christian faiths
Sister Mary T BarronAn Irish nun appointed by Pope Leo as a top Vatican adviser has expressed her delight that the American pontiff is “strengthening” Pope Francis’s inclusion of women.This week, the Pope announced the appointment of Sr Mary T Barron (57) as a consultor to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, the department tasked with promoting understanding between the Catholic Church and non-Christian faiths.