- 14, September 1955 : Born. The Pope’s real name is Robert Francis Prevost. He was born and raised in Chicago, USA.
- 1, September 1977: Joined the Augustinian Order. He took his first vows in a special community called the Augustinians and dedicated himself more deeply to the path of God.
- 19, June 1982: Ordained as a priest. He chose the path of God and set out to do good for the world.
- 1987–1998: Served in Peru as a missionary.
- 2001 and 2007: Elected as the leader of the Augustinian Order. He became the head of the Augustinian Church worldwide.
- 12, December 2014: Appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru.
- 30, January 2023: Arrived in Rome to become the head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops.
- 30, September 2023: Made a Cardinal, becoming one of those eligible to elect the pope.
- 8, May 2025: Elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. An astounding choice!
Spanish bishops speak out after leaks of their meeting with Leo XIV
The executive committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, (CEE, by its Spanish acronym) meeting in Madrid this week, issued an official statement regarding the leaks
