Pope Leo XIV names Spanish archbishop Luis Marín to lead Vatican charity office, succeeding Cardinal Krajewski.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Spanish Augustinian Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín as the new prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Service of Charity, succeeding Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who is now Archbishop of Łódź, Poland. The role, historically ceremonial, was transformed by Pope Francis into a dynamic, action-oriented position overseeing global humanitarian efforts. Under Krajewski, the office delivered aid during crises, supported the homeless in Rome, and assisted migrants. Marín, a trusted confidant of the pope and former undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, assumes the post amid a shift in Vatican leadership, signaling continuity in the Church’s commitment to direct charitable service.