Second Pope from the Americas : Pope claims dual background as Priest of Peru (Augustinian Friar)

Pope Leo is described as more reserved and diplomatic

than Pope Francis.

Pope Leo's warm words for Peru,

where he holds dual citizenship,

after having lived and worked there

for more than 20 years,

reminded European Catholics of

Francis, who hailed from Argentina.

He was both

a Bishop

and a missionary in Peru for the

Order of St. Augustine

(He ran the order for 12 years

worldwide).

From a very young age (17)

he entered the religious order

known for its emphasis on Mission

and Community.