Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, currently President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective Nov. 1.
The appointment continues the reforms of Pope Francis to name lay people to positions of leadership and responsibility in the Roman curia. Alvarado is the first lay woman to be appointed prefect of a dicastery of the Ho...
The appointment of Maria Montserrat Alvarado as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication is a notable step in Pope Francis' ongoing reforms to include lay people in leadership roles within the Roman Curia. This move reflects a broader trend within the Church to modernize its governance structures and incorporate diverse perspectives. The pope's emphasis on peace, both through his rosary and public statements, underscores a commitment to addressing global conflicts and social divisions through ...