Pope Leo XIV appoints Alvarado as prefect of communication, marking the first time a laywoman, not a religious sister, holds this position at the Holy See.
Pope Leo XIV expressed his displeasure over the US and Iran's inability to steer diplomatic efforts to end the conflict back on track, while many civilians continue to suffer.
US President Donald Trump claims he is not opposing Pope Leo XIV, but then inaccurately states the Vatican leader once said "Iran could possess nuclear weapons".
National assembly chairman Tran Thanh Man presented a letter from general secretary and president To Lam inviting pope Leo XIV for an official visit to Vietnam.
