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Female priest ordained in Italy

  • Created on Thursday, 27 May 2010 12:40
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Maria Vittoria Longhitano convinced that Italian laity are 'ready to welcome a female ministry'

Maria Vittoria Longhitano

Maria Vittoria Longhitano lies on the ground during a mass for her ordination. Photograph: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images

A 35-year-old Sicilian became the first Catholic woman to be ordained in Italy on Saturday.

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