From Robert to Pope Leo

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.

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.