Corbett Appointed to Vatican Dicastery

0:00Pope Leo XIV just appointed Dylan Corbett, executive director of El Paso's Hope Border Institute, to the die-castory for promoting integral, human development. This Vatican group advises the Pope on big social issues like migration, ecology, and peace. The news dropped on Monday, March 30th, right at the start of Holy Week. Corbett's role highlights the church's focus on border work, especially at the El Paso Juarez Line, where his institute supports migrants and refugees. Founded back in 2015, it ramped up after Pope Francis called for more Catholic aid amid rising migration in the Americas. Local reactions poured in quick. Corbett called it a huge honor that spotlights dignity for migrants. El Paso Bishop Mark Sites praised it as divine recognition of Corbett's faithful leadership in defending everyone at the border. This comes amid global tensions from wars and crumbling institutions. Just yesterday on Palm Sunday, March 29th, Pope Leo spoke out against the war with Iran,

1:01saying God rejects prayers from warmongers. Corbett notes the Pope's prophetic stance echoes Francis, including concern for the poor and immigrants. Earlier in October 2025, Corbett Sites and others took immigrant letters to the Vatican during tough U.S. enforcement, Pope Leo labeled that crackdown and injustice, showing his commitment to keep building on these fronts.