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First lay woman appointed head of the Dicastery for Communication

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Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a 39-year-old laywoman, officially assumed the role of prefect of the Dicastery for...

Nov 3, 2026
World Church

Vatican Appoints First Female and American Head of Communications

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Maria Montserrat Alvarado has assumed the role of head of Vatican communications, becoming the first woman and...

Nov 3, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope Francis' personal diary to be published

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On November 24, 2026, Vatican Publishing House LEV will release the book Il Diario personale di Papa Francesco...

Oct 8, 2026