AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVatican Communications: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado—president and COO of EWTN News—as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, the first laywoman (not a religious sister) to lead a dicastery, taking over on Nov. 1 and succeeding Paolo Ruffini. Montserrat Resilience: As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, Montserrat’s Disaster Management Coordination Agency says shelters, healthcare, emergency communications, transport, fuel security, and public safety teams are already being readied, with leaders urging residents to stay prepared year-round. Youth & Governance: Antigua and Barbuda’s Youth Parliament chief, Ezekiel Francois, unveiled a restructuring plan built on seven pillars to strengthen youth leadership across the region. Local Health & Food: A new study highlights why many Montserratians struggle to follow DASH-style eating for hypertension—cost of fresh produce, limited fish access, and entrenched food habits—while also pointing to strong motivation and traditional skills. Culture & Travel: Spain’s religious tourism is evolving beyond sacred sites into broader cultural exploration, with Montserrat also spotlighted as a faith-linked destination. Community Spotlight: Brooklyn’s Trinity Methodist Church honored 21 senior members for decades of ministry support, celebrating community elders and their “coffee hour” service.
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