AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 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 historic first for a laywoman (and first non-religious woman) to lead a dicastery; she takes over on Nov. 1, replacing Paolo Ruffini. Papal Spain Focus: As Pope Leo’s six-day Spain trip begins June 6, Vatican messaging highlights peace, unity, youth, new technologies, and migration—while Spain also moves ahead with a new reparations program for historic Catholic clergy sex abuse cases. Montserrat Disaster Readiness: Montserrat officials say hurricane preparedness is getting more tech-driven, including thermal-imaging drones for rapid damage assessment and improved emergency coordination. Local Recognition: Dulcie James received an OBE at Windsor Castle for public and financial services and community development work in Montserrat. Regional Governance: The Cayman Islands hosted the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on good governance and parliamentary accountability.
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