Pope Leo XIV has met with members of his Augustinian religious order during a visit to the congregation’s headquarters outside St. Peter’s Square.

"He knows everyone, and we all know him — that made it especially meaningful."The Shrine at Saint AugustineThe shrine, run by the religious order of Saint Augustine, is home to an ancient image of the Virgin Mary,

Pope Leo XIV surprised the faithful by visiting the Augustinian Marian sanctuary in the town of Genazzano near Rome on Saturday. This is the first unexpected visit by the new Pope, just two days after being chosen in the conclave.