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Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective November 1, 2026. Alvarado previously served as the president and chief operating officer of EWTN News.

She succeeds Dr. Paolo Ruffini, who is concluding eight years of service as the first layperson to lead a department of the Roman Curia. In announcing the appointment, Pope Leo XIV thanked Ruffini for his leadership.

The dicastery oversees the media and communication work of the Holy See, including Vatican News, Vatican Media, Vatican Radio, L’Osservatore Romano, the Holy See Press Office, and the Vatican publishing house.

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Earlier version, Saturday 31 October

Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication

Earlier version, Saturday 31 October

Pope Leo XIV appoints Maria Montserrat Alvarado as new Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

Earlier version, Saturday 31 October

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Earlier version, Friday 30 October

Dicastery for Communication bids farewell to Paolo Ruffini

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  1. Oct 30, 7:57 AM Vatican News Dicastery for Communication bids farewell, expresses gratitude to Dr. Ruffini
  2. Oct 30, 7:57 AM Diocese of Hallam Dicastery for Communication bids farewell, expresses gratitude to Dr. Ruffini
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  4. Oct 30, 7:30 AM Vatican News Italiano Il Dicastero per la Comunicazione saluta Ruffini: “Grazie per il tuo esempio”
  5. Oct 30, 8:17 AM Vatican News Polski Dykasteria ds. Komunikacji dziękuje Ruffiniemu: Podjąłeś wyzwanie
  6. Oct 30, 7:52 AM Vatican News Español El Dicasterio para la Comunicación despide a Ruffini: «Gracias»
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