Pope Leo XIV’s episcopal motto and coat of arms reflect his Augustinian roots, devotion to St. Augustine, and commitment to unity, peace, and Gospel-centered mission in the Church.
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Bishop Brennan Echoes Pope Leo XIV’s First Words To Catholic School Grads: ‘We Are All in the Hands of God’
Bishop Robert Brennan reminded eighth grade graduates at two Masses May 2 and 9 that they remind him of Jesus feeding the multitude with the loaves and fishes of one boy who, like them, stepped up to make a difference.
Peruvian-Americans in Diocese of Brooklyn ‘Elated’ With Election of New Pope
For Peruvian-Americans in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope on May 9 was a double delight, given that the new pontiff is an American who served for more than 20 years in Peru.
Queens Deacon Witnesses History, Recalls ‘Beautiful Moment’ With Pope
Deacon Paulo Salazar, a transitional deacon from Jackson Heights studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, was among the hundreds of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square to see Pope Leo XIV come onto the balcony to speak to the world for the first time as pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV Delivers First Angelus Blessing in St. Peter’s Square
With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV led his first Sunday recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer and urged all Catholics to pray for vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life.
Besides Leo XIII, 12 Other Popes Have Shared That Name With New Pontiff; 5 Are Saints
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.
As Missionary in Peru, Future Pope Was Always Close to the Poorest, Say Augustinian Sisters
Augustinian Sister Carmen Toledano texted her religious brother Monseñor Robert, whom others called Cardinal Robert F. Prevost. She was surprised to hear his name in the news as a front-runner for pope
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.
‘I Felt Heard’: Catholic School Teacher Recalls Life-Changing Talk With Future Pope
Days before he was elected, Pope Leo XIV (then Cardinal Robert F. Prevost) received a ringing endorsement from a Catholic school teacher in New Jersey – one the pope-to-be apparently read just hours before entering the conclave at which he would be chosen.
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.