A woman from the United States has been appointed as the first layperson to lead a Vatican ministry
Pope Leo XIV appointed Montserrat Alvarado as head of the Vatican's communications service, succeeding Paolo Ruffini, who was appointed by Pope Francis.
- Pope Leo XIV appointed Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of the Vatican's communications service.
- Maria Alvarado will head the Dicastery for Communication.
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