Michael R. Heinlein

2 weeks ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Michael R. Heinlein

ROME (OSV News) -- Following the April 21 death of Pope Francis, a great curiosity hovered across the world as the College of Cardinals entered into mourning and prepared to elect a new pope. On May 8, the curiosity was sated as white smoke billowed from the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel and, a short time later, the world was introduced to Pope Leo XIV. The man, only hours before, had been Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.

3 weeks ago | oursundayvisitor.com | Michael R. Heinlein

The way Pope Leo has put Christ at the center in these early days of his pontificate illustrates that Christ is no mere idea or role model. In fact, in his first homily as pope, the day after his election, Pope Leo chastised such ways of perceiving Christ.

3 weeks ago | oursundayvisitor.com | Michael R. Heinlein

In addition to wearing the mozzetta, Leo has also brought back the “P.P.” after his signature — a symbol used by popes prior to Francis for centuries as an abbreviation of “Pastor Pastorum.” This stands for “Shepherd of Shepherds” in Latin, a title long ascribed to the papacy as a key indicator of his primary ecclesial status. Pope Leo’s signature is, according to custom, on the official formal portrait released by the Holy See just days after his election.

3 weeks ago | thebostonpilot.com | Michael R. Heinlein |Greg Erlandson

ROME (OSV News) -- In his self-introduction to a new universal flock, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to his ties with the Order of St. Augustine, in which he first professed vows in 1977. "I am an Augustinian, a son of St. Augustine," he said, before quoting the order's patron: "With you I am a Christian, and for you I am a bishop."The Augustinian spirituality has been a subtle undercurrent in the first days of the pontificate of Pope Leo, who served as prior general of the order from 2001 to 2013.

3 weeks ago | catholicreview.org | Michael R. Heinlein

ROME (OSV News) — Following the April 21 death of Pope Francis, a great curiosity hovered across the world as the College of Cardinals entered into mourning and prepared to elect a new pope. On May 8, the curiosity was sated as white smoke billowed from the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel and, a short time later, the world was introduced to Pope Leo XIV. The man, only hours before, had been Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.