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I am a Son of Saint Augustine: Pope Leo XIV on His Favorite Saint

When Pope Leo XIV first appeared on the loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica, he introduced himself simply and profoundly as “a son of Saint Augustine.” Those words captured the spiritual foundation of his life and ministry...

Peace Be With You!: My Words to the Church & to the World by Pope Leo XIV

In his first moments before the world, the first American Pope offered a greeting that set the tone for his pontificate: “Peace be with you.” With clarity and conviction, Pope Leo XIV calls for an “unarmed and...

Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor | Pope Leo XIV

In his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I have loved you”), Pope Leo XIV turns the attention of the Church toward poverty, humility, and love for the poor. Signed on October 4, 2025—the feast of Saint Francis of...