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What Pope Leo’s Augustinian Background Tells Us About his Papacy

For St. Augustine, Christ makes a preferential option for humanity.

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Where is Pope Leo XIV from? What to know about the Chicago-area native's background

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Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what is his background?

The Pope’s Florida Brother, a MAGA Disciple, Plans to ‘Tone It Down’

Nearly a week after the Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the world is still adjusting to the fact that he has an American family that does typically American things.

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Pope Leo XIV talked about returning lapsed Catholics to the fold. Data suggests where he might look.

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Cheers, Chants and a ‘Dance of the Little Devils’ for Pope Leo in Peru

See inside the pope's official residence, an expansive apartment network with nearly a dozen rooms

The rooms are spacious, but some areas are not as lavishly decorated as some other parts of the Apostolic Palace.

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‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How two decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV

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Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, with commemorative page print

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Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community

When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he felt an instant kinship.

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Vatican unveils Leo XIV's symbolic coat of arms

The coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV features elements connected to Mary and the Augustinian order. Father Antonio Pompili, Vice President of the Italian Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy, explained in an official statement released by the Holy See that these symbols carry deep significance.

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Pope Leo’s motto and coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine

Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.

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People are demanding answers over Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms design

According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is intended to reflect his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church.

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Sunny Hostin changes tune on Pope Leo XIV after learning of Haitian roots, declares 'we have a Black pope'

The View" co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her excitement for Pope Leo XIV after discovering his maternal grandparents were described as people of color on government documents.

Pope Leo XIV’s brother scorches trans people, female politicians and anti-Trump Democrats online

The 73-year-old Florida man appears to be a staunch Trump supporter who uses his Facebook account to go on the attack.

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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor

Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.

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Cardinals offer glimpses into path Pope Leo XIV will follow

With the world still wondering how the fledgling papacy of Leo XIV will take wing, cardinals and other clerics gave glimpses into his background and his views on social issues on Friday, while carefully maintaining the secrecy of the conclave.