Nathalie Bec Quart, 52, is a French nun Xaviere, a Jesuit-inspired order.
Pope Francis appointed her on Saturday February 6 to a very important post in the Vatican, the Synod of Bishops, of which she became number 2 - more exactly under-secretary.
Do not be fooled by the word "
secretary
", the position rather corresponds to the status of deputy minister.
And of international level.
This is not a first in the Vatican, but this appointment is rare for a woman.
Read also:
Synodality, an ideal of government for Pope Francis
Generations of young French Catholics know Nathalie Bec quart well.
From 2008 to 2018, she held national responsibilities relating to youth ministry within the Conference of Bishops of France.
She has accompanied thousands of young people for World Youth Day (WYD) in Sydney in Australia, in Madrid in Spain, in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, in Krakow in Poland and, more recently, in Panama.
If Nathalie Bec quart has the appearance of a dynamic and modern setting, she is above all a nun Xaviere, passionate about Christ, in the spirit of the Jesuits
Don't look for her in a nun's uniform.
You will find her in civilian clothes discreetly
This article is for subscribers only.
You have 84% left to discover.
Subscribe: 1 € the first month
Can be canceled at any time
I ENJOY IT
Already subscribed?
Log in