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Vatican Appoints First Woman to Lead Communications
2 Jun
Summary
- First woman appointed to lead Vatican communications.
- Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head the Dicastery for Communications.
- Alvarado was president and COO of EWTN News.
Pope Leo has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications. This marks the first time a woman has been selected for this significant position within the Church.
Alvarado, who hails from Mexico City, will oversee a broad range of Vatican media entities. These include the Vatican's news portal, its radio station, newspaper, and press office.
Her prior experience includes serving as president and chief operating officer of EWTN News since 2023. She is set to commence her new responsibilities in November.
Paolo Ruffini, who has led the department since 2018, is retiring.
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