The Vatican has confirmed a series of senior appointments within the Roman Curia, bringing to an end weeks of speculation in the Italian media about an imminent reshuffle at the Holy See.

In a set of announcements issued by the Press Office, Pope Leo XIV named new occupants to three key posts, all drawn from the diplomatic corps formed during the pontificate of Pope Francis.

The most significant change concerns Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, who is leaving his position as Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.