Pope Leo XIV. The disarmed and disarming path

To all people, wherever they may be, to all peoples, to the whole earth, may peace be with you. This is the peace of the risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering. It comes from God. God who loves us all, unconditionally. These are the words with which Robert Francis Prevost ? an Augustinian priest and the first American pope ? began as he appeared on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square. An appointment that surprised many and inspired hope in the hearts of the faithful. These pages tell the story of the new Pope, his years in Peru, his recognized ability for dialogue, and the challenges that await him. Edizioni San Paolo