The Augustinian Soul of an Antipope: Prevost’s Neo-Church and the Religion of “Human Meaning”
Andrea Gagliarducci of the National Catholic Register analyzes a new collection of speeches by Robert Prevost from his time as head of the Augustinian order, presenting it as a key to understanding the “priorities” and “soul” of “Pope” Leo XIV. The article portrays Prevost as a “profoundly ecclesial man” whose governance is rooted in “Augustinian charism,” emphasizing his search for “human meaning,” his “listening” approach, and his desire for “balance” and “episcopal collegiality.” It highlights his return to certain papal symbols rejected by his predecessor and his focus on “the centrality of Christ,” all while navigating the “polarizations” of the post-conciliar landscape, including the “traditionalist world” and the “synodal journey.”


