Pope Leo XIV appoints laywoman to head Vatican communications, a first

María Montserrat Alvarado, former EWTN News director, becomes the first laywoman to lead the Vatican's communication department, a move by Pope Leo XIV that signals a shift in the Roman Curia's approach to women and international engagement. The appointment is unprecedented and reflects a deliberate policy change, though its broader implications for Vatican governance remain to be seen.

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