Luigia Coccia S.M.C, is an Italian Roman Catholic nun and missionary, one of the first seven women appointed members of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life the second highest-ranking department of the Roman Curia, the administrative institution of the Holy See since 8 July 2019, when was appointed by Pope Francis.[1][2]

On 21 September 2016 she was elected the new Superior General of Comboni Missionary Sisters, succeeding Luzia Premoli.[3][4]

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  1. ^ Gagliarducci, Andrea (8 July 2019). "Papa Francesco, sette donne tra i membri della Congregazione dei religiosi" (in Italian). ACI Stampa. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 08.07.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  3. ^ New Superior General
  4. ^ COMBONI SISTERS: NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM