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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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world23h ago

Pope Leo appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, the first lay woman to a top Vatican governance role.
Alvarado will lead Vatican communications, including the news site, radio, and press office.
Alvarado begins the role on 1 November, succeeding Paolo Ruffini who is retiring.
The appointment is seen as continuing Francis-era reforms and gender inclusion in the Vatican.
Alvarado previously led EWTN News as president and COO since 2023.
Pope Leo is continuing reforms aimed at modernizing Vatican communication.
Alvarado is Mexican-born and has U.S. citizenship since 2008.
The Vatican cited her leadership in strengthening the dicastery to communicate Christ globally.
The move follows Francis-era appointments of nuns to top Vatican roles.
Alvarado worked for EWTN News in the United States before this Vatican role.

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