AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVatican Leadership Shake-Up: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado—president and COO of EWTN News—as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, effective Nov. 1. She’ll be the first laywoman (not in religious life) to lead a Vatican dicastery, replacing Paolo Ruffini. Church Accountability in Spain: Ahead of Pope Leo’s visit, Spain has launched a reparations program for victims of Catholic Church sex abuse by accused clergy who have died, with a one-year application window and government control over payouts. Montserrat Disaster Readiness: Montserrat is leaning more on technology for hurricane response, including thermal-imaging drones for rapid damage checks and expanded drone support from the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, as officials urge residents to stay prepared. Local Economy & Wages: A Manitoba hotel chain ordered to pay over $100,000 in owed wages says it didn’t know foreign workers were employed at one of its hotels, as a labour board appeal continues. Caribbean Regional Business: SMART 2026 bookings in St. Maarten/Saint Martin are at 79% occupancy, with the event set for June 22–26.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
