{"id":467517,"date":"2025-05-08T19:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T23:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/pope-leo-xiv-and-his-link-with-the-dominican-republic-a-connection-forged-in-la-vega\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T23:24:36","slug":"pope-leo-xiv-and-his-link-with-the-dominican-republic-a-connection-forged-in-la-vega","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/style\/pope-leo-xiv-and-his-link-with-the-dominican-republic-a-connection-forged-in-la-vega\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Leo XIV and his link with the Dominican Republic: a connection forged in La Vega"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SANTO DOMINGO.<\/strong> \u2013 The election of Robert Francis Prevost<\/strong> as the new Pope Leo XIV<\/strong> has resonated with special enthusiasm in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the province of La Vega, where the pontiff left an indelible mark during his pastoral visits prior to his ascension to the papacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2004, being Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Prevost<\/strong> visited La Vega to present a recognition to Gladys Altagracia Garc\u00eda, in honor of her generous service and collaboration with the Augustinian community, which was then celebrating 50 years of presence in the country. During his stay, he walked through several communities, including Palmarito, Barranca, Jamo and Licey, carrying a message of faith and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be interested in: <\/strong>First speech of Pope Leo XIV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2011, Prevost returned to La Vega to participate in the golden jubilee of the Augustinian presence in the Dominican Republic. During this visit, he was honored with the Order of Saint Augustine, the highest recognition granted by the educational and religious community of the Agustiniano College. He participated in a mass presided over by Cardinal Nicol\u00e1s de Jes\u00fas L\u00f3pez Rodr\u00edguez in the San Agust\u00edn parish, along with Monsignors Juan Antonio Flores Santana and Antonio Camilo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These visits reflect Leo XIV’s deep commitment to local communities and his closeness to the faithful. His missionary work in Latin America, especially in Peru, and his experience in the region, augur a pontificate close to the realities and challenges of the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president of the Dominican Episcopal Conference, Monsignor H\u00e9ctor Rafael Rodr\u00edguez, highlighted the close ties of Leo XIV with the Dominican Republic and, in particular, with the city of La Vega. He recalled that Prevost, belonging to the Augustinian order, visited the country on several occasions before becoming pontiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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