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Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries
With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year. [...]
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Catholic World Report
· Jul 8, 2026
Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position
The appointment continues Leo’s reform of the Diocese of Rome, of which he is bishop, rolling back changes made by Pope Francis in 2023. [...]
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 30, 2026
Pope Leo appoints two Nigerians to key Vatican roles
Pope Leo has appointed two Nigerians to key positions in the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization. According to Fides News Agency, the appointments were announced alongside those of three other African Catholic leaders. Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos was named a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches), [] Pope Leo appoints two Nigerians to key Vatican roles
Vatican News
· Jun 30, 2026
New ASIF statute: A further step toward international standards
Pope Leo approves an organic reform of the Vatican Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF). The positions of President and Board will be replaced by a Management composed of a Director and Deputy Director, supported by Consultors. Read all
ZENIT
· Jun 30, 2026
Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions
In terms of ecclesial governance, the reform scales back the more collegial and synodal character introduced by Pope Francis and restores a central role to the authority of the Cardinal Vicar. The post Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions appeared first on ZENIT - English.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women
A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was stepping back from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault.Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, denies wrongdoing.One woman who said he molested her made a written complaint about the cardinal in May to the Vatican embassy in Morocco, which AFP has seen.
The West Australian
· Jul 1, 2026
Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role
Pope Leo has made his first major appointment of a woman to the Holy See hierarchy, nominating a nun to head the Vatican office responsible for migrants.
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Related coverage for "Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries": Catholic World Report — Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position. Daily Post Nigeria — Pope Leo appoints two Nigerians to key Vatican roles. Vatican News — New ASIF statute: A further step toward international standards . ZENIT — Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions. Al-Monitor — Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women . The West Australian — Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role