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Sister Smerilli

Salesian Sister Alessandra Smerilli, newly named prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and member of the board of directors of the Laudato Si' Center for Higher Education, speaks during a press preview of the Borgo Laudato Si' initiative in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sept. 2, 2025. Pope Leo XIV named Sister Smerilli, who had previously served as dicastery secretary, prefect on June 30, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo appoints Sister Smerilli to lead Vatican’s human development dicastery

Courtney Mares|Jun 30, 2026|4 Min Read

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