One of Pope Leo XIV's first decisions was to renew all the positions in the Curia. Since then, there have been no major changes.
The Pope's first high-level appointment was a woman, Sister Tiziana Merletti, whom he placed in the number three position in a dicastery.
Otherwise, the prefects and presidents of various organizations remain in their posts. The Pope asked for time to reflect, pray, and dialogue, and that is what he has done during these 100 days.
P. JASSON SEMPERTIGUE
Personal Secretary to R. Prevost (2016-2019)
He tries to manage everything well, but his most difficult decisions come when he has to change a management position.
Those who know the American pope from his time in Chiclayo or from his time as Prior General of the Augustinians confirm that one of his greatest personality traits is prudence.
FR. JOSEPH FARRELL
General Assistant for North America
My experience of him is he is a man that listens. He recognizes the importance of listening first, then thinking, and then acting. So first he says, we have to listen. What's going on? Listen. Think. And then act. And I think he'll bring that to his papacy.
Where he has yet to find a replacement is at the head of the Dicastery for Bishops, which has been vacant since his election as Pope. This is probably one of the most anticipated decisions and could provide important insights into his pontificate.
Although everything related to the Vatican is moving slowly, Pope Leo XIV has not hesitated for a second to call for an end to wars around the world, words that have not remained on paper.
MANUEL CARRASCO
Minister of the Peruvian Embassy
In truth, these are very difficult times, and we need a figure like him, who has carried out this pastoral work, which is what allows us to better understand the needs of a large part of the world's population.
He has received Zelensky on two occasions and spoken by telephone with Putin. He has also reiterated his offer for the Vatican to host the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
In these 100 days, he has also repeatedly called for an end to the conflict in Gaza. He also held telephone conversations with both the President of Palestine and the Prime Minister of Israel.
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