Pope Leo XIV has confirmed all current top Vatican officials in their existing roles on a temporary basis, according to a statement released by the Vatican on Friday. This move allows the new Pope time to assess the leadership structure before making any permanent appointments.
Vatican senior officials, who typically serve five-year terms, hold their positions at the discretion of the Pope. It is customary for a new Pope to extend existing mandates, at least initially, before deciding whether to make changes to key positions.
