US EditionPope Leo XIV Is Known as 'Father Bob' Among Fellow Augustinians. Who Are They?
- On May 8, the Augustinian cleric born in Chicago and holding dual Peruvian nationality was chosen as Pope Leo XIV, becoming both the first pontiff from the United States and the first member of the Augustinian Order to assume the papacy.
- Prevost’s election followed a long religious career including seminary formation in Michigan, missionary work in Peru, and serving two terms as Augustinian prior general.
- The Augustinian Order, founded in 1244 and active in 50 countries with about 3,000 friars, values unity and fraternity based on St. Augustine’s teachings and spirituality.
- Pope Leo XIV addressed the crowd in Italian, referenced St. Augustine’s message of unity, and emphasized that the church aims to promote harmony, kindness, and support particularly for those in hardship.
- Leo XIV’s election highlights the Order’s growth and influence, suggesting he will promote unity in diversity and dialogue within the polarized contemporary Catholic Church.
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What Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms and motto reveal about his dedication to the ideals of St. Augustine
(The Conversation) — In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the identifying symbol of Augustine, a heart pierced by an arrow.
Pope Leo XIV is known as ‘Father Bob’ among fellow Augustinians. Who are they?
A new photo of Leo XIV stands by frescoes representing past papal visits to a Virgin Mary icon in the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel, commemorating where he prayed two days after being elected pope.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Pope Leo's fellow Augustinian brothers look forward to papacy marked by unity and focus on Jesus
In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order. It has remained unassuming despite tracing its roots to one of the most influential thinkers in Western culture. The friars who…
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Pope Leo XIV is known as 'Father Bob' among fellow Augustinians. Who are they?
In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order.
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