Ad multos annos: Leo and the coming curial birthday
Pope Leo XIV has made limited changes to the Roman curia since his election, appointing only three new prefects and a chief of staff. Several curial prefects are past the customary retirement age, raising questions about future appointments. The pope faces decisions regarding extending terms or appointing replacements for those nearing retirement.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV has appointed only three new prefects and a chief of staff since his election.
- ▪Five curial prefects are currently serving past the retirement age of 75.
- ▪Three prefects are on expired terms, with the oldest being Cardinal Michael Czerny, who turns 80 soon.
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Vatican—Explainers—Pope Leo XIVAd multos annos: Leo and the coming curial birthdayWho is due for replacement in the Roman curia?Edgar BeltránMay 27, 2026ShareSpeculation began soon after Pope Leo’s election last year about the appointments the pontiff would soon make within the structures of the Roman curia.Pope Leo greets members of the Roman curia at Christmas, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media.But while anticipation mounted in Leo’s early months, the pope demonstrated soon that he would make changes slowly.
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