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Discovering the Incredible Life of St. Augustine with Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo visits the tomb of St. Augustine. Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo visits the tomb of St. Augustine. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV has revealed one of his secrets to prayer found in a letter written by St. Augustine. This nearly 1,700-year-old Letter to Proba is a timeless guide to prayer, desire, happiness and the search for God.

From Augustine’s tomb in Pavia to ancient Hippo in Algeria, we have followed Pope Leo XIV as he traces the life, conversion and spirituality of the saint who profoundly shaped the first Augustinian pope.

Over one year ago, Pope Leo’s election put a new spotlight on the Augustinian family, and Prior General Fr. Joseph L. Farrell, O.S.A., explains its mission today and the growing interest in Augustinian vocations.

From the restless heart of the Confessions to the City of God, discover how Augustine’s vision of truth, justice, unity and peace continues to echo through Pope Leo XIV’s teaching and the challenges facing the Church today.

Discovering St. Augustine with Pope Leo

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