Pope Leo XIV has named a relatively unknown Italian cleric to lead the Vatican office he previously headed.

In his first major appointment, Leo appointed Archbishop Filippo Iannone, 67, the new prefect for the Dicastery of Bishops, which advises the pope on which priests should become bishops.

The office was led by Leo, then US Cardinal Robert Prevost, until his election in May to replace Pope Francis.

Leo, the first US pope, has so far shown a more reserved and low-key style than his Argentine predecessor, who often made headlines with off-the-cuff remarks or surprise appointments.

The naming of Iannone may suggest he is looking for figures similar to himself when making major appointments.

Iannone, originally from Naples and a member of the Carmelite religious order, had been leadin

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