When Catholics heard on May 8 the new pope had chosen the name Leo XIV, the thoughts of many turned immediately to Leo XIII, the last pope to bear the name.
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Who Are the Augustinians, Pope Leo XIV’s Order?
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian pope, draws on the wisdom and spirituality of St. Augustine as he begins his papacy — a legacy shaped by centuries of contemplative action, education, and global ministry.
Pope Thanks Media, Urges Them to Be Peacemakers
Pope Leo XIV asked journalists to be peacemakers by shunning prejudice and anger in their reporting, and he called for the release of journalists imprisoned for their work.
Americans Present for White Smoke ‘Shocked’ Native Son is Now Pope Leo XIV
On the second day of the conclave, after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Americans in Rome reacted with shock, delight and questions at the realization that the new pope – Pope Leo XIV – was a fellow American.
Midwest Augustinians Celebrate in Pope Leo XIV a Brother ‘Rooted in the Spirit of St. Augustine’
The Midwest Augustinians celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV — the first Augustinian and first American pope — calling him a bridge-builder rooted in St. Augustine’s spirit and a true companion to the marginalized.
U.S. Bishops Celebrate Election of ‘The Pope We Need For This Time’
Hours after Pope Leo XIV presented himself to the world for the first time, the American bishops offered prayers to the new pontiff, and said that they “rejoice that a son of this nation has been chosen by the cardinals.”
‘You Have Called Me to Carry That Cross’: Pope Leo XIV Delivers First Homily as Bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public homily as pope during a Mass with the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on May 9.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Christian Witness in World That Finds Faith ‘Absurd’
In his first homily as pope, Leo XIV calls the Church to be a beacon of holiness and witness in a world that often rejects faith—urging Catholics to embrace their mission with joy, courage, and humility.
Filipinos in the Diocese of Brooklyn Rally Behind Cardinal Tagle as Potential Successor to Pope Francis
Filipino Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn are praying that when the white smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel, it will be Cardinal Luis Tagle who walks out as Pope Francis’ successor.
Here Are 11 Cardinals With American Ties Who Will Cast Votes for the Next Pope
The cardinals who have arrived in Rome to elect a new pope come from over 60 countries – including the United States.