Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, made a surprise visit to the Augustinian order's headquarters shortly after his election. Formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, he expressed his initial bewilderment at his new life as pope. He shared his realizations about relinquishing personal freedoms, such as driving and walking freely. His early months in office have focused on community values and collaboration, contrasting sharply with the more hasty approach of his predecessor, Pope Francis, despite shared progressive views.
"Leo spoke about the sudden change to his life and how he would need to renounce his pleasure of driving or freely going for a walk."
"The new pope's first months have been relatively low-key despite hosting plenty of audiences, and the Augustinian emphasis on unity, listening widely, community and collaboration appear to have guided him."
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