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William Zambrano MD
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(Mat 16:18-19) And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.
THE CATHOLIC THING EDITORIAL: Preparing Ourselves for Life Under the New Pope
CHICAGO SUN TIMES PREVIEW: Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States
EXCERPT CULTURA COLECTIVA: Why Pope Leo XIV Chose His Name — And What It Means for the Church
If Leo XIV is aiming to model his papacy after anyone, it’s Pope Leo XIII — arguably one of the most intellectually formidable and socially conscious popes of modern history. Reigning from 1878 to 1903, Leo XIII is best known for his groundbreaking 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which tackled labor rights, capitalism, socialism, and the Church’s role in modern economic life. In doing so, he laid the foundations of what we now call Catholic Social Teaching.
He also revived the study of St. Thomas Aquinas, emphasizing the compatibility of faith and reason at a time when the Church felt besieged by modernity. He didn’t retreat — he engaged. Leo XIII didn’t try to drag the world backward; he tried to bring the Church forward, without letting it fracture.
By invoking Leo, Pope Leo XIV appears to be drawing from that same energy: reformist, engaged, not afraid to confront contemporary realities head-on.
Prevost’s background already set him apart. He’s a moderate, Chicago-born Augustinian with deep ties to Latin America, having served as a bishop in Peru for nearly a decade. He’s fluent in Spanish, was elevated to the powerful Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, and is known more for listening than lecturing.
By choosing a name associated with diplomacy, social engagement, and intellectual depth, Leo XIV is sending a message: this will not be a culture-war papacy. It will be a papacy of continuity — not just with Francis, but with the long arc of the Church’s social conscience.
In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace, dialogue, and missionary outreach — key priorities of both Francis and Leo XIII. But the name alone suggests more: a willingness to tackle modern challenges not with condemnation, but conversation.
The Church today faces a crossroads — rising secularism, deep internal divisions, the legacy of abuse scandals, and geopolitical instability. A name like Leo isn’t a nostalgic callback. It’s a statement of purpose.
By calling himself Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is telling the world that this is not about where he comes from — it’s about where he wants the Church to go.
X POST: Pope Leo XIII. Born in 1810, he was head of the Catholic Church from 20th February 1878 until his death on 20th July 1903. Filmed here in 1896, he is likely the earliest born person ever filmed.
X VIA SANOJ THOMAS:
“I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian.
With you I am a Christian, for you I am a Bishop.” — Pope Leo XIV
What a profound and humble introduction from the new Successor of Peter. With these words, Pope Leo XIV identifies not only his theological heritage, but also the heart of his mission—rooted in the wisdom of St. Augustine, one of the greatest doctors of the Church.
To be a son of Augustine is to embrace a spirituality of interior conversion, love for truth, and unwavering fidelity to Christ and His Church. It is to walk the path of humility, prayer, and repentance, all while upholding the deepest doctrines of the Faith—not as burdens, but as treasures.
In an age of confusion, his voice echoes Augustine’s plea: “Let us cling to the Church, which alone possesses the true doctrine.” May the Church under Pope Leo XIV rediscover the strength of her foundations, the beauty of her moral clarity, and the radiance of her unchanging truth.
We pray that the flame of Augustinian wisdom will burn brightly in this new pontificate—and lead us closer to the Heart of Christ, through the love of His Bride, the Holy Catholic Church.
The Desert Fathers: sayings of the Early Christian Monks: Charity
5. Mark said to Arsenius, 'Why do you go away from us?' He replied, 'God knows I love you. But I cannot be with God and with men. The countless hosts of angels have only a single will, while men have many wills. So I cannot leave God, and be with men.'
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May 9, 2025(Mat 16:18-19) And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.
THE CATHOLIC THING EDITORIAL: Preparing Ourselves for Life Under the New Pope
CHICAGO SUN TIMES PREVIEW: Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States
EXCERPT CULTURA COLECTIVA: Why Pope Leo XIV Chose His Name — And What It Means for the Church
If Leo XIV is aiming to model his papacy after anyone, it’s Pope Leo XIII — arguably one of the most intellectually formidable and socially conscious popes of modern history. Reigning from 1878 to 1903, Leo XIII is best known for his groundbreaking 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which tackled labor rights, capitalism, socialism, and the Church’s role in modern economic life. In doing so, he laid the foundations of what we now call Catholic Social Teaching.
He also revived the study of St. Thomas Aquinas, emphasizing the compatibility of faith and reason at a time when the Church felt besieged by modernity. He didn’t retreat — he engaged. Leo XIII didn’t try to drag the world backward; he tried to bring the Church forward, without letting it fracture.
By invoking Leo, Pope Leo XIV appears to be drawing from that same energy: reformist, engaged, not afraid to confront contemporary realities head-on.
Prevost’s background already set him apart. He’s a moderate, Chicago-born Augustinian with deep ties to Latin America, having served as a bishop in Peru for nearly a decade. He’s fluent in Spanish, was elevated to the powerful Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, and is known more for listening than lecturing.
By choosing a name associated with diplomacy, social engagement, and intellectual depth, Leo XIV is sending a message: this will not be a culture-war papacy. It will be a papacy of continuity — not just with Francis, but with the long arc of the Church’s social conscience.
In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace, dialogue, and missionary outreach — key priorities of both Francis and Leo XIII. But the name alone suggests more: a willingness to tackle modern challenges not with condemnation, but conversation.
The Church today faces a crossroads — rising secularism, deep internal divisions, the legacy of abuse scandals, and geopolitical instability. A name like Leo isn’t a nostalgic callback. It’s a statement of purpose.
By calling himself Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is telling the world that this is not about where he comes from — it’s about where he wants the Church to go.
X POST: Pope Leo XIII. Born in 1810, he was head of the Catholic Church from 20th February 1878 until his death on 20th July 1903. Filmed here in 1896, he is likely the earliest born person ever filmed.
X VIA SANOJ THOMAS:
“I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian.
With you I am a Christian, for you I am a Bishop.” — Pope Leo XIV
What a profound and humble introduction from the new Successor of Peter. With these words, Pope Leo XIV identifies not only his theological heritage, but also the heart of his mission—rooted in the wisdom of St. Augustine, one of the greatest doctors of the Church.
To be a son of Augustine is to embrace a spirituality of interior conversion, love for truth, and unwavering fidelity to Christ and His Church. It is to walk the path of humility, prayer, and repentance, all while upholding the deepest doctrines of the Faith—not as burdens, but as treasures.
In an age of confusion, his voice echoes Augustine’s plea: “Let us cling to the Church, which alone possesses the true doctrine.” May the Church under Pope Leo XIV rediscover the strength of her foundations, the beauty of her moral clarity, and the radiance of her unchanging truth.
We pray that the flame of Augustinian wisdom will burn brightly in this new pontificate—and lead us closer to the Heart of Christ, through the love of His Bride, the Holy Catholic Church.
The Desert Fathers: sayings of the Early Christian Monks: Charity
5. Mark said to Arsenius, 'Why do you go away from us?' He replied, 'God knows I love you. But I cannot be with God and with men. The countless hosts of angels have only a single will, while men have many wills. So I cannot leave God, and be with men.'
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