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Pope León XIV's message to Argentina's Augustinians
The Augustinian religious orders in Argentina met with Pope León XIV during his visit, reflecting on his calls for reconciliation, solidarity and faith.
In brief
The Augustinian religious orders in Argentina met with Pope León XIV during his visit, reflecting on his calls for reconciliation, solidarity and faith. Pope León XIV, an Augustinian himself, met with twenty-eight Argentine Augustinian religious and emphasized reconciliation, family values, and the social value of…
Pope meets Argentine Augustinians
Twenty-eight Augustinian religious gathered with Pope León XIV at the Apostolic Nunciature on his arrival day. They represented the Order of Saint Augustine, Recollect Augustinians, and other Augustinian congregations working in Argentina.
The Pope's Luján homily
In his final mass in Argentina at Luján, Pope León XIV quoted Saint Augustine: 'Ama y haz lo que quieras; si callas, calla por amor; si gritas, grita por amor; si corriges, corrige por amor…
“Ama y haz lo que quieras; si callas, calla por amor; si gritas, grita por amor; si corriges, corrige por amor; si perdonas, perdona por amor.”
The Pope's Augustinian roots
Pope León XIV belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine and served as its prior general before his election.
Welcome from the Vicariate
Juan Antonio Gil Solórzano, priest responsible for the Vicariate San Alonso de Orozco, told the Pope the religious communities were there to express 'el latido, la oración confiada y la entrega cotidiana' of each community.
“el latido, la oración confiada y la entrega cotidiana”
Call for reconciliation
Father Alejandro Moral Antón, a former prior general of the Order, said the Pope's message emphasized reconciliation, commitment to the common good, and faith capable of transforming society from within.
Dignity and economic justice
The Pope showed deep concern for the dignity of workers, elderly people, young people struggling with addiction, and people with disabilities. He stressed that the economy must serve people, not the reverse.
Authority and the common good
Those who exercise authority are called to govern with prudence, recognizing the limits of their power and always directing it toward the service of the common good, the Pope told the Augustinians.
Family and shared faith
The Pope emphasized the value of family, where shared faith and simple daily prayer renew love and strengthen families as a regenerative force for society.
All called to holiness
Pope León XIV insisted that all baptized people are called to holiness and mission. He invited them to witness to faith in the risen Christ through words and life.
Message to young people
The Pope encouraged young people not to retreat into individualism or surrender to fear, discouragement or indifference. He urged them to build bridges, create networks of solidarity and discover their missionary dimension.
Augustinian charism for society
Father José Domingo said the Pope told the Augustinians they possess a charism of great social value for a world of hatred, wars, lies, polarization and dehumanization.
Interiority as response
Father Domingo reflected that interiority is the first response to dehumanization. In Córdoba, the Pope warned of the risk of working much for God while praying little.
Open Church, open hearts
Father Diego Corvalán highlighted the Pope's message of an open Church.At the youth vigil in Palermo, León XIV said: 'Hay un lugar para tí en la Iglesia, con tus preguntas, tus heridas y tu historia'.
“Hay un lugar para tí en la Iglesia, con tus preguntas, tus heridas y tu historia”
Solidarity and hidden suffering
The Pope called for sharing bread with the hungry, opening doors to the homeless, and visiting the sick. He also warned of invisible suffering: people needing advice, comfort or to feel loved.
Love meant to be shared
Father Corvalán emphasized that God's love is not meant to be kept but shared. The Pope's visit marked a historic moment not just for the country but in the heart of every believer touched by…
The takeaway
Pope León XIV, an Augustinian himself, met with twenty-eight Argentine Augustinian religious and emphasized reconciliation, family values, and the social value of their spiritual tradition.
