Pope Leo XIV convenes his first Curia meeting as Vatican reshuffle looms

Niwa Limbu, Catholic Herald

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Leo XIV convened his first official session of the meeting of heads of the Roman Curia. The gathering sets the tone for the pope’s governance as he begins to evaluate appointments previously made by Pope Francis. The only new permanent appointment revealed so far is that of Archbishop Filippo Iannone, who has been named Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, replacing Pope Leo himself in the position. According to the Holy See Press Office Bulletin, the Heads of each Dicastery were present and attended what appears to be the first of regular monthly meetings.