Vatican City, Oct 16, 2025 / 06:03 am
The Order of St. Augustine and the Vatican Publishing House announced the publication of a new book by Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, titled “Free Under Grace: Writings and Meditations 2001–2013.” The book will be presented at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany, which opened Wednesday.
The tome will include, for the first time, the writings of the current pontiff during his term as prior general of the Augustinian order, offering readers a “closer look at his spirituality,” according to a statement from the Vatican Publishing House. It will include reflections, meditations, homilies, and addresses, all imbued with the characteristic Augustinian spirituality of the reigning pontiff.
The book will be published in Italian in the spring of 2026. Spanish and English versions will also be available, the Vatican Publishing House confirmed to ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner.
Father Joseph Lawrence Farrell, OSA, current prior general of the Augustinian order, commented: “This book, which compiles many of the communications of the then-prior general, Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, offers an overview of some of the important themes developed during his years at the head of the Order of St. Augustine.”
Lorenzo Fazzini, editorial director of the Vatican Publishing House, said: “We are truly delighted to participate in the Frankfurt Book Fair by presenting this previously unpublished book by Robert Francis Prevost, OSA — Leo XIV — to publishers around the world.”
“This text will allow readers to delve into the pope’s writings during his time as an Augustinian religious and superior of his order,” Fazzini noted. “It is a highly anticipated volume for readers around the world.”
This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.
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