As the Catholic Church welcomed its 267th pope, Leo XIV – elected May 8 – attention quickly turned to the first moments of his pontificate. The first weeks of a papacy often give a hint as to how the entire pontificate will look.
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New Pope, a Tennis Fan, Meets World’s No. 1 Player
While in Rome for the tournament May 14, the world’s highest-ranked tennis player walked into the halls of the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV, who proved to be a well-informed spectator of the young champion.
Pope Encourages Christian Brothers to Evangelize Through Education
Teaching should be lived as ministry and mission, Pope Leo XIV told the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Brothers or the Christian Brothers.
Meeting Eastern Catholics, Pope Pledges to Be Peacemaker
During a meeting with Eastern Catholics, many of whom come from war-torn regions of the world, Pope Leo XIV pledged the Vatican’s full commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation.
‘He’s Always Been a Brother to Us’: Villanova Augustinian Prior Reflects on Future Pope Leo XIV
Augustinian Father Robert Hagan said that fellow order member Pope Leo XIV has “always been a brother to us” — one who encouraged him from his early days to his own leadership role in the order.
Pope Leo’s Motto, Coat of Arms Pay Homage to St. Augustine
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.
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.