Repubblica Cronaca6/2/2026Politics1 min readItaly
Maria Alvarado to Lead Vatican Dicastery for Communication
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- Maria Alvarado, former president of the conservative Catholic network EWTN, will succeed Paolo Ruffini as head of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.
- Alvarado, a polyglot and jazz singer, has been described by The Wall Street Journal as being "on the front lines of the American culture wars."
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Why It Matters
Maria Alvarado, previously president of the conservative Catholic network EWTN, is set to take over leadership of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. She will succeed Paolo Ruffini, who is retiring in October. Alvarado is noted for her polyglot abilities and jazz singing, and has been characterized by The Wall Street Journal as a key figure in American cultural debates.
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Maria “Montse” Alvarado sinora era presidente del network cattolico statunitense conservatore Ewtn. Succederà a Paolo Ruffini che va in pensione a ottobre. È poliglotta e cantante di jazz. Per il Wall Street Journal è “in prima linea nelle guerre culturali americane"
Open Questions
- What specific changes will Maria Alvarado implement in her new role?
- How will her background at EWTN influence the Vatican's communication strategies?
- What are the Vatican's expectations for her leadership?
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