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U.S. executive to lead Vatican ministry, a first

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 02 November 2026, 11:13 UTC ·9 sec listen

Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a 39-year-old American media executive, is taking charge of Vatican communications this week, becoming the first laywoman to lead a Vatican ministry. Her appointment marks a notable shift in the church's senior leadership.

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