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Leo appoints Randazzo to Vatican, elevates Pegoraro in Curial reshuffle

New appointments signal continuity in governance while raising renewed questions over the Pontifical Academy for Life.

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Michael Haynes
Mar 26, 2026
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(Pelican+) — Two curial moves announced by the Vatican today demonstrate a sense of continuity which appears so crucial to Leo’s style.

While Leo was still wrapping up his final greetings to those gathered for the General Audience, the daily press bulletin from the Holy See Press Office announced two new archbishops.

First was the naming of Bishop Anthony…

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