Habemus Papam: Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost takes the name Leo XIV at his election.
Who is Pope Leo XIV?Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, making him the first American Pope. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Villanova in 1977 and earned a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in 1982. He received Holy Orders in June, 1982 and later earned degrees in canon law by 1987. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine and served as a missionary in Peru and became bishop of Chiclayo, Peru from 2014-2023 before appointed by Pope Francis to the Dicastery for Bishops and Elevation to Cardinalate.
Official Vatican Photo of Pope Leo XIV
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Prayer for the PopeLord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love and peace for all the world. Amen.
V/ Let us pray for the Pope. R/ May the Lord preserve him, give him a long life, make him blessed upon the earth, and not hand him over to the power of his enemies. V/ May your hand be upon your holy servant. R/ And upon your son, whom you have anointed. Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory Be … Source: National Catholic Register News Resources
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First Mass
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Information on the Augustinian Order
- Overview on the Augustinian Order and Family
- Midwest Augustinians Website - Information on the community Pope Leo XIV initially joined in his joining the Augustinians.
- Province of Villanova Augustinians - Information on the community where Villanova University is a ministry of their work.
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