Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Pope Leo Appoints Italian Archbishop to Vatican Office
Pope Leo, the first U.S. pope, has chosen a new leader for the Vatican office that picks Catholic bishops.
This person is Archbishop Filippo Iannone, who is from Italy and has been working quietly in church law.
He will now be in charge of deciding who becomes a bishop in the Catholic Church, which has over a billion members.
This appointment is a big move by Pope Leo, who is known for making low-key choices.
Iannone has previously worked in Vatican offices and as a bishop near Rome.
Pope Leo appointed Archbishop Filippo Iannone to a key Vatican office.
Iannone will lead the Dicastery for Bishops.
The Dicastery for Bishops advises the pope on bishop selection.
Pope Leo's appointment marks his first major decision.
Iannone is from Italy and has worked in church law.
- Who
- Pope Leo appointed Archbishop Filippo Iannone.
- What
- Iannone will lead the Vatican's Dicastery for Bishops.
- When
- The appointment occurred on Friday, after Pope Leo's five-month tenure.
- Where
- Vatican City.
- Why
- To advise the Pope on selecting Catholic bishops worldwide.
- Pope
- Leo
- New Appointment
- Archbishop Filippo Iannone
- Iannone's Age
- 67
- Office Appointed To
- Dicastery for Bishops
- Previous Office Head
- Former U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost
- Church Membership
- 1.4 billion