In 2021, Pope Francis chose Sister Nathalie Becquart to serve as the first female undersecretary for the Synod of Bishops, making her one of the most powerful women in the Vatican. Now, as a historic synod approaches, Sister Becquart is an influential voice, telling cardinals, bishops and priests what the faithful want. (June 19) (AP video/Luigi Navarra, Gianfranco Stara, Paolo Lucariello, Trisha Thomas)

Influential nun aims to steer church on new path

In 2021, Pope Francis chose Sister Nathalie Becquart to serve as the first female undersecretary for the Synod of Bishops, making her one of the most powerful women in the Vatican. Now, as a historic synod approaches, Sister Becquart is an influential voice, telling cardinals, bishops and priests what the faithful want. (June 19) (AP video/Luigi Navarra, Gianfranco Stara, Paolo Lucariello, Trisha Thomas)