Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Get to know him through his words, actions, choices, and gestures, from his childhood in Chicago to his years as a priest, Augustinian, and missionary. Hear the distinct voice of the man who has answered the call to lead the Church with renewed zeal and purpose. This book also includes the full text of Pope Leo's his first apostolic exhortation, "e;Dilexi Te"e; ("e;I have loved you"e;), an invitation to contemplate Christ's love and be attentive to the suffering of others.

Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Get to know him through his words, actions, choices, and gestures, from his childhood in Chicago to his years as a priest, Augustinian, and missionary. Hear the distinct voice of the man who has answered the call to lead the Church with renewed zeal and purpose. This book also includes the full text of Pope Leo's his first apostolic exhortation, "e;Dilexi Te"e; ("e;I have loved you"e;), an invitation to contemplate Christ's love and be attentive to the suffering of others.

Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Get to know him through his words, actions, choices, and gestures, from his childhood in Chicago to his years as a priest, Augustinian, and missionary. Hear the distinct voice of the man who has answered the call to lead the Church with renewed zeal and purpose. This book also includes the full text of Pope Leo's his first apostolic exhortation, "e;Dilexi Te"e; ("e;I have loved you"e;), an invitation to contemplate Christ's love and be attentive to the suffering of others.