Pope Leo XIV: The Biography. Interior views from the Vatican: Robert Francis Prevost is Leo, the 14th Pope.

HABEMUS PAPAM! Discover the life of the man who made history as Leo XIV. On 8 May 2025, the world looked to Rome in awe: white smoke rose - Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pontiff. This gripping, illustrated biography takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of a man whose path to the top of the Catholic Church was anything but ordinary. From humble beginnings in Chicago to decades of missionary work in the heart of Peru to the highest offices of the Vatican, experience first-hand the pivotal stages and profound experiences that shaped Robert Francis Prevost into Pope Leo XIV - the first pope from the United States of America and the first Augustinian to sit on the See of Peter. - The Roots of Faith: a childhood shaped by family, faith and an early call to serve God. - A Life as an Augustinian: Immerse yourself in the spirituality and community life of the Augustinian Order that shaped him as a religious and worldwide Prior General. - The heart of a missionary: Decades of tireless commitment to the poorest in Peru - a time that permanently changed his world view and his understanding of the Church and led him to take Peruvian citizenship. - The call to Rom…