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The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. Francis didn’t break his arm ...