Pope names first lay woman as head of a Vatican department

In a historic first, Pope Francis appoints lay woman Maria Montserrat Alvarado to lead the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, signaling a bold step in Church modernization.

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For the first time in Vatican history, a lay woman has been appointed to head a Vatican department. Pope Francis named Maria Montserrat Alvarado, the CEO of a Catholic television network, as the new prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, the vast apparatus that oversees the Holy See’s television, radio, and broadcasting operations. The appointment, announced today, marks a significant departure from centuries of clerical leadership in the Roman Curia and underscores the Pope’s ongoing commitment to modernizing the Catholic Church and expanding the role of women within its administrative structures. Alvarado, a Spanish-born executive, brings extensive experience in media management to her new role. As CEO of the Catholic television network, she has navigated the challenges of religious broadcasting in an increasingly digital and secular world. Her appointment places her in charge of…

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Entità: Pope, Vatican