US EditionPope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV convened with representatives of his religious community, the Augustinian order, at their base located near St. Peter's Square in Rome.
- The meeting followed Leo's election on May 8 and his repeated self-identification as a son of St. Augustine, the order's fifth-century founder.
- The Agostinianum, a pontifical institute that functions as the Order of St. Augustine's residence in Rome, embodies the order's tradition of reflective prayer, shared community life, and dedication to helping those in need.
- Leo arrived around midday in a black Volkswagen Tiguan, wearing a pectoral cross from the order containing relics of St. Augustine, during his initial activities as pope.
- This visit highlights Leo's connection to the 13th-century mendicant community dedicated to poverty, service, and evangelization, emphasizing his link to the order's traditions and mission.
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Pope Leo XIV visits headquarters of his Augustinian order
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