VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis has chosen, for the first time, a woman to head the Vatican Museums.
Barbara Jatta, 54, is an Italian art historian and graphic arts expert, who had been serving as vice-director of the museums since June.
The Vatican announced the appointment Dec. 20.
She will begin her new role as director of the museums Jan. 1, 2017, replacing 77-year-old Antonio Paolucci, who had been director since 2007.
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