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Pope Leo XIV appoints Maria Montserrat Alvarado as Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, effective November 2026.
Alvarado leads EWTN News’ global, multilingual operations and expanded its international presence.
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication was created by Pope Francis in 2015 to unify Vatican media outlets.
Alvarado succeeds Paolo Ruffini, the first lay prefect appointed in 2018.
The appointment reflects ongoing Vatican trend of appointing lay leaders to key communications roles.
Alvarado’s background includes leadership at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty for 14 years.
She earned degrees from Florida International University and George Washington University.
The appointment will run for a five-year term.
Alvarado expressed gratitude and trust in the Lord upon receiving the news.
EWTN leadership welcomed her new mission to serve the universal Church.

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Pope Francis named Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communications, the first woman in the top role.
Maria Montserrat Alvarado will lead the Vatican’s communications, including the news portal, radio, newspaper, and press office.
Alvarado has led EWTN News as president and chief operating officer since 2023 and will start duties in November.
The move continues the Vatican’s push to modernize its media presence under a globally connected audience.
Ruffini, who has led the role since 2018, is retiring as Alvarado takes the helm.
Alvarado’s appointment was announced in a Vatican context aimed at broadening leadership and oversight for Vatican communications.
Alvarado comes from a background in Catholic media and will oversee multiple Vatican media entities.
The Vatican aims to coordinate its communications across a global audience under new leadership.
The appointment reflects ongoing Vatican media modernization efforts and leadership diversification.

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