Overview
An intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV and the enduring gift of authentic friendship. This is the story of a true friendship, a friendship of the soul. In From Robert to Pope Leo, Armando Lovera shares an inside look at the journey of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, whom he met in Trujillo, Peru, and with whom he shared his mission, conversations, and daily life for decades. From this close bond emerges a portrait of a simple man with a sense of humor and an enormous capacity for listening, who now carries the responsibility and grace of guiding the entire Roman Catholic church. From Robert to Pope Leo reveals a friendship in Christ, Robert Prevost's closeness and affection for Pope Francis, the strength of his family and his migrant roots, his Augustinian spirituality, his Marian devotion, and Robert's profound connection with the legacy of Leo XIII. Throughout this inspiring story, Lovera shares personal insight into this spiritual leader of deep faith and compassion. The result is an intimate portrait of a pope and the beginnings of a pontificate, revealing the man in Leo XIV from the depths of friendship and shared faith.
Full Product Details
Author: Armando Jesús Lovera Vásquez ,
Barry Hudock
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Imprint: Liturgical Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.170kg
ISBN: 9798400803154
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 15 May 2026
Audience:
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Reviews
""In the 1990s, as I was serving as Pastoral Associate at St. Mary of the Assumption parish on the very southern tip of Chicago, I had no idea the parish was home to a future pope. I knew the Prevost family and was aware that Fr. Rob was doing missionary work in Peru. There, he was forging lifelong friendships with many people including Armando Jesús Lovera Vásquez who has now provided us with this powerful, personal, and profound glimpse into the man who is now Pope Leo XIV. From Robert to Pope Leo will not only introduce you to the friendship between Padre Roberto and Armando but will also inspire you to a deeper friendship with Jesus Christ."" Joe Paprocki, DMin, is a master catechist, author, and speaker, recently retired after 45 years of service from full-time ministry -- (1/26/2026 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Armando Jesús Lovera Vásquez coordinates the editing of religious texts at the Loyola Communication Group. For seven years, he shared community life and pastoral experiences at the Augustinian formation house in Trujillo, Peru, with Father Robert Prevost, the future Pope Leo XIV, which gave rise to a deep friendship that has withstood the passage of time and distance.
