Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter. The following are some photos of these encounters between former Cardinal Robert Prevost as a young Augustinian religious, prior of the order, and cardinal.
The Augustinian Province of the Midwest in the United States, established under the patronage of Our Mother of Good Counsel, has published several photos of his meetings with St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
In the first, a young Prevost, vested as a deacon, is seen greeting the Polish pontiff, likely at the conclusion of a liturgical ceremony.
In the second, St. John Paul II appears again with the young Prevost, who is wearing the black habit of the Order of St. Augustine.
He was also wearing the Augustinian habit when his photo was taken during the pontificate of Benedict XVI.
Finally, on Sept. 30, 2023, a photo was taken capturing the moment when Pope Francis made him a cardinal.
This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.
