Pope Leo XIV’s eldest brother, Louis Prevost, said, in hindsight, something his brothers teased the young Robert F. Prevost about was a clear indication of just how “blessed” he was, even from babyhood.
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God’s Love Breaks Down Walls, Opens Borders, Dispels Hatred, Pope Says During Pentecost Mass
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.
With an Augustinian in Chair of St. Peter, Order Sees Growing Interest in Vocations
The Augustinian order has been in the spotlight since May 8, the day one of its own was elected Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV Speaks by Phone With Vladimir Putin
Pope Leo XIV and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first telephone conversation June 4 with the pope encouraging Putin to make a gesture to show he is serious about peace with Ukraine, the Vatican press office said.
Villanova Hoops Broadcaster Walked Same Halls as New Pope
Whity Rigsby, a graduate of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and now radio broadcaster for the Villanova men’s basketball team, says it’s surreal to think that he walked the same halls and shared in similar experiences as the pope.
Records Trace Pope Leo XIV’s Ancestry to Black, Creole Roots
The discovery that the first U.S.-born pope has black and Creole roots is a finding that illustrates the nation’s rich, multiracial history, the experiences of black Catholics, and the importance of the Church’s sacramental records
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots a Source of Pride for Haitian Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Many Catholics around the world were stunned when Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American, was elected pope. When his Creole roots were later revealed, the surprise only grew — especially among Haitian Catholics.
God Wants To Help People Discover Their Worth, Dignity, Pope Says During General Audience
“God wants to give his kingdom, that is, full, eternal and happy life, to everyone,” Pope Leo XIV said June 4 as he held his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Villanova Athletes Inspired That Pope Keeps Tabs On How His Alma Mater’s Teams Fare
Villanova athletes are celebrating Pope Leo XIV — a proud Villanova alum and lifelong sports fan — whose love for his alma mater’s teams and deep faith make him a relatable and inspiring figure for students.
Pope, Romanian Bishops, Jewish Officials Pay Tribute to Martyred Bishop
Pope Leo XIV, Romanian bishops, and Jewish leaders honored Blessed Iuliu Hossu in the Sistine Chapel for his resistance to communism and his life-saving efforts to protect Jews during the Holocaust.