Pope Leo XIV has named Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. This appointment represents a step toward overhauling the Vatican’s communications.
For the first time in Vatican history, a lay woman will lead the Dicastery, which oversees the vast apparatus surrounding the Pope, including television, radio, and broadcasting. This decision signals a commitment to continuing Pope Francis’ legacy of modernizing the Catholic Church and providing women with greater leadership roles.
Alvarado is a prominent figure in Catholic media and currently serves as the president of the Catholic media outlet EWTN News.