THE SUPREME PONTIFF
P.P. LEONEM XIV
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., was elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S.-born pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. His election marks a continuation of the Church's commitment to social justice and pastoral outreach, reflecting his deep roots in the Augustinian order and extensive missionary work in Peru.
Augustinian Heritage and Missionary Work in Peru
Born in Chicago in 1955, Pope Leo XIV entered the Order of Saint Augustine, dedicating his life to the teachings of St. Augustine. He served as the Prior General of the Augustinian order from 2001 to 2013, leading the community with a focus on unity and spiritual depth.
His missionary journey led him to Peru, where he spent over two decades serving the faithful. In 2015, he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, a role he held until 2023. During his tenure, he was known for his pastoral care, dedication to education, and commitment to the poor. He also served as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Callao and was a member of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference, contributing to the cultural and educational development of the Church in Peru.
Born in Chicago in 1955, Pope Leo XIV entered the Order of Saint Augustine, dedicating his life to the teachings of St. Augustine. He served as the Prior General of the Augustinian order from 2001 to 2013, leading the community with a focus on unity and spiritual depth. Encyclopedia Britannica His missionary journey led him to Peru, where he spent over two decades serving the faithful. In 2015, he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, a role he held until 2023. During his tenure, he was known for his pastoral care, dedication to education, and commitment to the poor. He also served as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Callao and was a member of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference, contributing to the cultural and educational development of the Church in Peru.