Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian friar. Here's what that means

Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In this episode, the team discusses the Augustinian (and American) roots of Pope Leo XIV.

They discuss:

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Pope Leo XIV is an alum of Villanova University. What’s the atmosphere is like on campus right now?

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The Augustinian roots of Pope Leo: the intellectual, spiritual and social principles that will lead his ministry

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How poverty, chastity and obedience are a path to freedom and joy

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Links from the show:

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⁠Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing: Appeals for peace, vocations and happy Mother’s Day.⁠ (americamagazine.org/faith/2025/05/11/pope-leo-…)

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⁠Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first formal address to the College of Cardinals⁠ (americamagazine.org/faith/2025/05/10/pope-leo-…)

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⁠Pope Leo XIV’s message to the cardinals: Vatican II and Pope Francis are here to stay⁠ (americamagazine.org/faith/2025/05/10/pope-leo-…)

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⁠⁠Pope Leo XIV: What to expect in the coming days⁠⁠ (youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&a…)

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⁠⁠Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first homily⁠⁠ (youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&a…)

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⁠⁠Who was Pope Leo XIII?⁠⁠ (youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&a…)

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