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Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St. Augustine
The visit to Pavia was a required stop for history's first Augustinian pope. Leo proclaimed himself a "son of St. Augustine" on the night of his election and has cited Augustine prolifically in his first year, making clear that the saint is the guiding inspiration of his pontificate.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St. Augustine, The visit to Pavia was a required stop for history’s first Augustinian pope. Leo proclaimed himself a “son of St. Augustine” on the night of his election and has cited Augustine prolifically in his first year, making clear that the saint is the guiding inspiration of his pontificate.
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- Pope Leo XIV urges Italians to rediscover their faith during prayer before remains of St. AugustinePBS News - 2026-06-20T17:15:42+00:00
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