Patrick shares the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born Pope. He highlights the Holy Father’s Chicago roots, his journey in the Augustinian order, his years serving in Peru, and what the new papal name may signal for the Church’s direction. Patrick also answers listener questions about papal traditions and keeps the conversation focused on hope and faith as this new chapter begins for Catholics around the world.

 

• Who is Pope Leo XIV? Patrick gives us the story of a child growing up in Chicago to becoming Pope Leo XIV (00:44)
• Audio: Pope Leo XIV began his first homily with words in English during Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals (03:47)
• Audio: Augustinians to meet in Rome to choose new leader and discuss future plans (11 years ago) (21:19)
• Rod – Why does the Pope use a fake name instead of his real name? (28:32)
• Ann - Pope Leo went to St. Rita High School in Chicago. That is where he got his Augustinian roots. (32:51)
• Patrick shares details about Pope Leo XIII (36:12)
• Andrew - Pope Leo gave plenary indulgence. What do I need to do to receive this? (50:19)