EWTN News portal reports that on June 2, 2026, the usurper Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, effective November 1. This appointment, lauded by figures such as Archbishop Paul Coakley of the USCCB, marks the first time a non-religious woman has been placed at the head of a dicastery within the structures occupying the Vatican. The article highlights Alvarado’s background in “international media, public affairs, and Church engagement,” her previous work at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, and her role in expanding EWTN’s “global and multilingual news operations.” It frames this development as a continuation of the post-conciliar trend of entrusting leadership roles to laymen and laywomen, presenting it as a positive step for the “universal Church.” This appointment is yet another manifestation of the systematic dismantling of the sacred hierarchy and the laicization of the Church’s public image, serving the interests of the conciliar sect rather than the eternal mission entrusted to her by Christ.
The Laicization of Sacred Authority: A Doctrinal Aberration
The appointment of Maria Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication by the usurper Leo XIV is not merely an administrative change; it is a profound theological error and a direct assault on the divine constitution of the Church. The Church, as a perfect society established by Christ, possesses a hierarchical structure ordained by God, wherein authority to teach, govern, and sanctify is vested in the sacred hierarchy – the Pope (when legitimately elected and not a manifest heretic), bishops, and priests. This hierarchical order is not a matter of human convention but of divine law. To place a layperson, regardless of their professional qualifications or personal piety, at the head of a dicastery responsible for the Church’s official communication, is to fundamentally misunderstand and undermine the sacred nature of ecclesiastical governance.
The Syllabus of Errors of Pope Pius IX explicitly condemns the notion that “the sacred ministers of the Church and the Roman pontiff are to be absolutely excluded from every charge and dominion over temporal affairs” (Proposition 27). While this proposition refers to temporal affairs, its underlying principle – that sacred authority is distinct and superior to lay authority – is directly contravened by the appointment of a laywoman to a position of such significant influence within the Church’s central administration. The Church’s mission is supernatural, and its governance must reflect this supernatural character. The “spirit of communion” cited by the outgoing prefect, Paolo Ruffini, is a hollow phrase when it masks a fundamental departure from the Church’s divinely instituted structure. The Church is not a corporation to be managed by CEOs and COOs; she is the Mystical Body of Christ, guided by the Holy Ghost through her sacred ministers.
The Dicastery for Communication: A Tool of Conciliar Apostasy
The Dicastery for Communication itself, established by the apostate Francis in 2015, is a product of the conciliar revolution, designed to centralize and control the narrative of the post-conciliar sect. Its very existence, consolidating various media entities under a single lay-led prefecture, signifies a shift from the Church’s primary mission of preaching the Gospel and administering sacraments to a focus on public relations, image management, and “engagement with the digital space.” This is a naturalistic and worldly approach, prioritizing human opinion and media savvy over the immutable truths of faith.
The article states that the prefect is “responsible for overseeing the entire media network of the Holy See.” This network, including Vatican News, Vatican Radio, and L’Osservatore Romano, has been instrumental in disseminating the errors of Modernism, false ecumenism, and the cult of man. To entrust its leadership to a laywoman, whose background is in “international media” and “public affairs” rather than sacred theology or canon law, is to ensure that this apparatus continues to serve the agenda of the conciliar sect. The Church’s communication must always be at the service of truth, not of image or popularity. As Pope Pius XI lamented in Quas Primas, “the more the sweetest Name of our Redeemer is omitted with unworthy silence in international gatherings and parliaments, the more loudly it must be confessed and the more urgently the rights of Christ the Lord’s royal dignity and authority must be recognized.” The Dicastery for Communication, under its new lay prefect, will undoubtedly continue to obscure the rights of Christ the King in favor of a “progressive” and “inclusive” image.
The “Gratitude” and “Humility” of a Modernist Agenda
The article quotes Alvarado as receiving the news “with deep gratitude, humility, and trust in the Lord,” and stating that “the faithful witness of the EWTN family strengthened her faith.” While these sentiments may be personally felt, they are characteristic of the modernist mentality that pervades the conciliar sect. “Humility” in this context often translates into an uncritical acceptance of the novelties and errors of the post-conciliar period, a willingness to adapt to the prevailing winds of “progress” and “reform.” True humility, in the Catholic sense, involves a profound submission to the unchanging truths of faith and the sacred traditions of the Church, not a readiness to embrace every innovation.
Michael P. Warsaw, chairman of EWTN, praises Alvarado’s “background in international media, public affairs, and Church engagement” and her role in EWTN’s “pivot into a deeper engagement with the digital space.” This language is symptomatic of the worldly mindset that has infiltrated even those institutions that claim to be “traditional.” The Church’s mission is not “public affairs” or “digital engagement” in the secular sense; it is the salvation of souls through the preaching of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments. The emphasis on “clarity, fidelity, and charity” by Warsaw, while commendable in principle, rings hollow when EWTN itself often provides a platform for the very modernist errors it claims to oppose, by acknowledging the legitimacy of the conciar authorities and their “pontificates.”
The Becket Fund and the Corruption of “Religious Freedom”
Alvarado’s previous 14-year tenure at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is presented as a positive credential, highlighting her work on “issues related to religious freedom and human dignity.” However, the concept of “religious freedom” as understood and promoted by many modernist organizations, including the Becket Fund, is often a distortion of Catholic teaching. The Church has always taught that the Catholic religion is the only true religion and that the state has a duty to recognize and favor it, while tolerating other religions only for the sake of the common good and to avoid greater evils. This is distinct from the modernist notion of religious liberty as an inherent right of individuals to profess any religion or none, which was condemned by Pope Gregory XVI in Mirari Vos and by Pope Pius IX in the Syllabus of Errors (Proposition 77: “In the present day it is no longer expedient that the Catholic religion should be held as the only religion of the State, to the exclusion of all other forms of worship”).
The Becket Fund, while defending religious liberty in the secular legal sphere, often operates within a framework that implicitly accepts the pluralist and indifferentist premises of modern secular society. Its advocacy for “human dignity” can also be a Trojan horse for promoting a secularized understanding of the person, detached from the supernatural end of man and the necessity of the Catholic faith for salvation. To highlight this background as a qualification for leading the Vatican’s communication efforts suggests a continued embrace of these modernist principles, rather than a return to the Church’s traditional teaching on the social reign of Christ the King.
The Illusion of “Progress” and the Denial of Tradition
The article frames Alvarado’s appointment as a “development” and a continuation of Pope Francis’ trend of entrusting leadership roles to laymen and laywomen. This “development” is, in reality, a regression, a further step away from the divine constitution of the Church. The conciar sect, in its relentless pursuit of “relevance” and “engagement” with the modern world, has systematically dismantled the sacred barriers between the clergy and the laity, between the sacred and the profane. This is not progress; it is a betrayal of the Church’s sacred heritage.
The Church is not a human institution subject to the whims of “progress” and “modern civilization.” As Pope Pius IX unequivocally stated in the Syllabus of Errors (Proposition 80): “The Roman Pontiff can, and ought to, reconcile himself, and come to terms with progress, liberalism and modern civilization.” This proposition was condemned. The Church’s mission is to proclaim the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ, to teach, govern, and sanctify, not to adapt its governance structures to the prevailing secular models of corporate management or political correctness. The appointment of a laywoman to such a prominent position is a clear indication that the conciar sect remains firmly entrenched in its modernist errors, prioritizing worldly efficiency and public perception over the sacred order established by Christ.
The EWTN Enigma: A Platform for Compromise
The article’s origin from EWTN News is itself noteworthy. EWTN, while often perceived as a bastion of “traditional” Catholicism, has consistently acknowledged the legitimacy of the post-conciliar usurpers, including Leo XIV, and has provided extensive coverage of their activities, often presenting them in a favorable light. This appointment of one of its own to such a high position within the Vatican’s communication apparatus raises serious questions about EWTN’s true role. Is it a genuine voice for integral Catholicism, or does it serve, perhaps unwittingly, to legitimize the conciar sect and its modernist agenda?
The praise heaped upon Alvarado by Michael P. Warsaw, and the “prayers” and “encouragement” offered by the “EWTN family,” demonstrate a continued alignment with the structures of the neo-church. While EWTN may broadcast the Traditional Latin Mass and feature speakers who uphold certain Catholic doctrines, its fundamental acceptance of the conciar authorities renders its “traditional” stance ultimately compromised. The Church’s communication must be unequivocal in its condemnation of heresy and its defense of the faith, not a platform for promoting individuals who serve the very system that has brought about the current crisis.
The Absence of the Supernatural: A Symptom of Spiritual Bankruptcy
Perhaps the most glaring omission in the article, and indeed in the entire discourse surrounding this appointment, is any mention of the supernatural mission of the Church. There is no reference to the salvation of souls, the necessity of grace, the importance of the sacraments, or the ultimate judgment of God. The language is entirely naturalistic, focusing on “media operations,” “public affairs,” “human dignity,” and “service to the universal Church” in a purely organizational sense.
This silence about supernatural matters is the gravest accusation against the conciar sect and its appointees. The Church exists to lead souls to heaven, to combat error, and to extend the Kingdom of Christ. When its communication apparatus is led by individuals whose primary expertise is in secular media and advocacy, and whose public statements are devoid of supernatural urgency, it becomes clear that the true mission of the Church has been abandoned. The “truth of Jesus Christ and the teachings of his Church” mentioned by Warsaw are reduced to mere talking points in a public relations strategy, rather than the living, breathing reality that demands total adherence and proclamation.
Conclusion: A Further Step into the Abyss
The appointment of Maria Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication by the usurper Leo XIV is not a cause for celebration, but a further descent into the abyss of Modernism. It represents a continued erosion of the sacred hierarchy, a embrace of worldly management principles, and a deepening commitment to the conciar sect’s agenda of “reform” and “engagement” at the expense of immutable truth. This appointment, far from being a sign of “progress,” is a stark reminder of the spiritual bankruptcy that pervades the structures occupying the Vatican. It underscores the urgent need for all faithful Catholics to reject these modernist novelties and cling to the unchanging Tradition of the Church, which alone offers the path to true peace and salvation. The Church’s communication must always be a beacon of truth, not a mirror reflecting the errors of the age.
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Pope Leo XIV appoints EWTN News president to lead Vatican communications department (ewtnnews.com)
Date: 02.06.2026