"The Appointment: Sister Simona Brambilla, 59, becomes the first woman prefect in Vatican history, appointed yesterday to lead the Dicastery for Consecrated Life, overseeing all Catholic religious orders. Growing Influence: Women's presence in Vatican leadership has increased from 19.2% to 23.4% over the past decade, with Brambilla's appointment marking a major milestone in Pope Francis's mission to expand female leadership roles."