Pope Leo XIV introduced María Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications, praising her experience and creativity. The Mexican-American former EWTN head, the first woman to lead the office, took over on Nov. 1, succeeding Paolo Ruffini. Her informal style was on display at her inaugural briefing ahead of the pope's Latin America tour.
Pope Leo XIV introduces new Vatican communications chief
Source: AP News