AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVatican & Church Accountability: Pope Leo XIV has set off on a June 6–12 Spain visit focused on migrants, political polarization, and a long-awaited reckoning with clerical abuse—while the Vatican confirmed he will meet abuse victims privately, not on the public agenda, as survivor groups press for more direct reparations. Vatican Communications Reform: In a historic first, the Pope appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado—EWTN News president and COO—as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, the first laywoman (not a religious sister) to lead a dicastery, taking office in November. Montserrat Disaster Readiness: Montserrat officials are highlighting hurricane-season food security and disaster response upgrades, including expanded drone capabilities for rapid damage assessment and locating people after storms. Eastern Caribbean Governance: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court named Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice effective April 9, 2026, reinforcing regional judicial leadership. Local Recognition: Montserrat’s Dulcie James received an OBE at Windsor Castle for public and financial services and community development. Regional Economy Note: A commentary on ECCU lending rates and the region’s “decade of decision” frames how financing and resilience priorities could shape outcomes for Eastern Caribbean economies.
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