Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development
Pope Leo has appointed a new leadership team for the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, effective September 2026. Sister Alessandra Smerilli will serve as Prefect, supported by Cardinal Fabio Baggio and Monsignor Jozef Barlaš.
Why it matters
These appointments signal the Vatican's strategic focus on social justice, migration, and environmental stewardship for the coming years.
Sr Alessandra Smerilli, new Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (ANSA) Pope Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development Pope Leo appoints Sister Alessandra Smerilli as Prefect, Cardinal Fabio Baggio as Pro-Prefect, and Monsignor Jozef Barlaš as Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, with all three appointments taking effect on 1 September 2026. Vatican News
The article provides a straightforward report on administrative appointments within the Vatican.
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