AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVatican Communications Shake-Up: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado—EWTN News president and COO—as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, a first for a laywoman (and the first non-religious woman) to lead a dicastery; she takes office on Nov. 1, replacing Paolo Ruffini. Church Accountability in Spain: Ahead of Pope Leo’s Spain visit, Spain launched a reparations program for survivors of Catholic clergy sexual abuse, including cases involving deceased accused clergy, with the government holding the final say on payouts. Montserrat Preparedness: Montserrat’s leaders urged residents and businesses to stay ready as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, highlighting shelter activation plans, emergency communications, healthcare readiness, and fuel security. Regional Governance: Montserrat joined the Overseas Territories Parliamentary Conference in the Cayman Islands, where speakers discussed strengthening legislatures, good governance, and democratic accountability.
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