Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian pontiff. Here's what the religious order means

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Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian pontiff. Here's what the religious order means

Formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV became the first-ever pope born in the United States on May 8.The 69-year-old, who hails from Chicago but has dual Peruvian nationality after spending most of his career as a missionary in Peru, became a cardinal in 2023.\"Peace be with you all,\" he told the cheering crowd in fluent Italian. Leo, who became the church's 267th pope, also spoke in Spanish, but not English, in his brief address.Leo thanked Pope Francis and repeated his predecessor's call for a church that is engaged with the modern world and \"is always looking ..