Pope’s Legal Fix Exposes Vatican’s Struggle with Tradition and Modern Leadership

In a rare but telling move, Pope Leo XIV has amended a Vatican law that until recently barred non-cardinals from leading the Vatican City State administration. This legal tweak came after Pope Francis broke centuries-old precedent by appointing Sister Raffaella Petrini as the first-ever woman to govern the tiny but symbolically potent territory at the heart of Rome.At first glance, this appears a progressive step: elevating a woman to one of the Vatican's highest administrative offices. But scratch beneath the surface, and it reveals an institution struggling to reconcile its rigid hierarchy with modern demands for effective governance and inclusivity.Why...