- 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!
Consistory to reflect on Church’s mission to communicate God’s love
In a letter to the Cardinals ahead of a late-June Consistory, Pope Leo XIV calls for a deeper reflection on the themes of “Evangelii gaudium,”
