PAVIA, Italy – June 20, 2026. Before entering the Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro for his pastoral visit in Pavia and to pray before the relics of Saint Augustine, Pope Leo XIV first paused to meet the Augustinian friars who have, for centuries, guarded the tomb of the Bishop of Hippo. The encounter was brief—lasting no more than fifteen minutes—yet it carried an important message from the Holy Father to his brothers to share the teachings and spirituality of Saint Augu

Fr. Martin, Davakan, OSA Photo: Vatican News With hearts full of joy and gratitude, we wish to share with you one of the most beautiful and meaningful experiences we have recently had: our meeting with Pope Leo here in Barcelona. On this special occasion, we were represented by a group of 25 brothers and sisters reflecting the richness of our charism: Augustinians, Missionary Augustinian Sisters, Contemplative Augustinian Sisters, and Augustinian Sisters of Consolation. Toget

Salvatore Cernuzio – Correspondent in Madrid, Vatican News This afternoon (June 7, 2026), at the Apostolic Nunciature in Madrid, the Pope received 220 Augustinian Fathers from various communities and various members of the Augustinian family in the country. "He was impressed by the young people, a light for the morning. It gave us courage to move forward and work harder for the people." "Good, very good. He is happy. I think he feels good here!" Father José María Herranz Maté