Maria Wiering

Saint Paul

Editor at The Catholic Spirit

Senior Writer at OSV News

Catholic journalist in Minneapolis-St. Paul; OSV News senior writer

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Articles

Primer Papa de EEUU: Aficionado a los White Sox, graduado en Villanova, misionero en Perú, líder del Vaticano

4 days ago | thebostonpilot.com | Maria Wiering |Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

(OSV News) -- De pie en la logia de la basílica de San Pedro, el recién elegido Papa León XIV sonrió, saludó y pareció contener la emoción el 8 de mayo mientras se presentaba al mundo como el 266º sucesor de San Pedro -- el primer estadounidense en ocupar ese cargo. Sus primeras palabras fueron: "¡La paz esté con todos ustedes!"El Papa León, de 69 años, antes Cardenal Robert F. Prevost, es el primer Papa de Estados Unidos.
Who are the Augustinians, Pope Leo XIV's order?

4 days ago | thebostonpilot.com | Maria Wiering |Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

(OSV News) -- In Pope Leo XIV's first greeting after being introduced as pope May 8, he described himself as a "son of St. Augustine."The first American pope has spoken in the past with affection about the fifth-century convert, bishop and intellectual powerhouse considered the father of his religious order, the Order of St. Augustine. Although their order was founded more than 800 years after Augustine's death, the Augustinians draw on his wisdom and holiness to shape their community.
Pope Leo: A pope is nothing more than a humble servant

4 days ago | angelusnews.com | Carol Glatz |Cindy Wooden |Maria Wiering

The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and nourish the faithful and to help bring God's hope to the whole world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo leaves Vatican to visit Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel

4 days ago | angelusnews.com | Cindy Wooden |Maria Wiering |Justin Mclellan

Less than 48 hours after being elected, Pope Leo XIV got in the front seat of a minivan and traveled 40 miles southeast from the Vatican to pray at a Marian shrine cared for by his Augustinian confreres. And on his way back to the Vatican May 10, he went to Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major, stopping to pray at the tomb of Pope Francis and before the icon of Mary "Salus Populi Romani" (health of the Roman people).
A biographical timeline of Pope Leo XIV

4 days ago | oursundayvisitor.com | Maria Wiering

— 1984: Earned a licentiate in canon law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. — 1985: Sent to work in the mission of Chulucanas, in Piura, Peru, until 1986. — 1987: Elected the vocations director and missions director for his order’s Midwest province, Our Mother of Good Counsel. — 1988: Moved to Trujillo, Peru, to direct a joint formation project for the region’s Augustinian aspirants.
Pope Leo XIV: A biographical timeline

5 days ago | catholiccourier.com | Maria Wiering |Gina Capellazzi

(OSV News) — The following are key dates in the life and ministry of Pope Leo XIV, elected May 8, 2025, as the 266th successor to St. Peter. — 1955: Born Sept. 14 in the Chicago area. — 1977: Graduated from Villanova University near Philadelphia and entered the novitiate for the Order of St. Augustine in St. Louis. — 1978: Professed first vows as a member of the Order of St. Augustine. — 1981: Professed solemn vows as a member of the Order of St. Augustine.
10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | catholiccourier.com | Maria Wiering |Gina Capellazzi

(OSV News) — As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost. Pope Leo was born Sept. 14, 1955, and grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. His father, Louis Marius Prevost, was an educator, and his mother, Mildred Martínez, was a librarian. He has two older brothers, was active in his childhood parish and his brother John says he is a White Sox fan (even though their mom was a Cubs fan).
How a White Sox fan and Villanova grad ended up as Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | angelusnews.com | Maria Wiering |Justin Mclellan |Mike Cisneros |Theresa Cisneros

Standing on loggia of St. Peter's basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter -- the first American to hold that role. His first words: "Peace be with you!"Pope Leo, 69, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, is the first pope from the United States.
Pope Leo XIV: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary

5 days ago | catholiccourier.com | Maria Wiering |Gina Capellazzi

(OSV News) — Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter — the first American to hold that role. His first words: “Peace be with you!”Pope Leo, 69, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, is the first pope from the United States.
First American pope: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

5 days ago | thebostonpilot.com | Maria Wiering |Jaymie Stuart Wolfe |Lucia Silecchia |Greg Kandra

(OSV News) -- Standing on loggia of St. Peter's basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter -- the first American to hold that role. His first words: "Peace be with you!"Pope Leo, 69, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, is the first pope from the United States.