IHEARTMEDIA AND NETFLIX EXPAND VIDEO PODCAST DEAL WITH NEW SHOWS FROM MARTHA STEWART, KATE HUDSON, OLIVER HUDSON, AND LELE PONS. (PHOTO).

-
Image
   iHeartMedia and Netflix expand video podcast deal with new shows from Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, and Lele Pons  iHeartMedia and Netflix are expanding their video podcast partnership with a new slate of shows featuring Martha Stewart, Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, and Lele Pons, as the companies continue building out their shared podcast lineup on the streaming platform. Under the expanded agreement, select iHeartPodcasts will be adapted into video format for Netflix, including new episodes and portions of existing episode libraries. The rollout will take place over the coming months. The new additions include Suite 305 with Lele Pons, The Martha Stewart Podcast, and Sibling Revelry hosted by Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, which features conversations with sibling guests. The shows will join other iHeart titles already on Netflix’s video podcast slate. That lineup also includes programs such as The Breakfast Club, The Bobby Bones Show’s Bobbycast, and My ...
Post a Comment

POPE APPOINTS SISTER SIMONA BRAMBILLA AS FIRST FEMALE HEAD OF VATICAN DEPARTMENT. (PHOTO).

-


 Pope Appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as First Female Head of Vatican Department


Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead a Vatican department, making her the head of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. This historic appointment marks a significant step in the Pope's efforts to reform the governance of the Catholic Church.


Brambilla, 59, a former nurse with missionary experience in Mozambique, was previously the deputy of the dicastery. Known for her moderate and conciliatory approach, she is recognized for her administrative skills and missionary background, especially her work in Africa.


Despite this groundbreaking appointment, some Vatican experts expressed concern over the simultaneous appointment of Cardinal Angel Fernandez, 65, as "pro-prefect," a role traditionally reserved for someone expected to eventually take over as prefect. There is worry that Fernandez may hold real power while Brambilla serves more as a symbolic figurehead.


Brambilla's appointment comes at a time when women in the Catholic Church continue to face obstacles in leadership roles, despite Pope Francis’s efforts to elevate their positions. Although women in the Holy See and Vatican City have seen an increase in representation, the percentage remains low, rising from 19% in 2013 to 23.4% in 2023. The Church has also resisted calls for women to be ordained as priests or deacons.


Brambilla, who holds a doctorate in psychology, previously served as the head of the Consolata Missionary Sisters’ institute. Her appointment highlights the ongoing discussion about the role of women in the Church’s leadership and governance.

Comments

Post a Comment