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Pope Leo names Catholic media executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications
- 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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