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Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality
The pope uses tennis and workouts to build discipline and stamina for demanding papal duties, according to Augustinian priest Rob Hagan.
- On Mondays and Tuesdays, Pope Leo XIV plays tennis at the papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo with his secretary, Monsignor Edgard Rimaycuna Inga, as part of his Augustinian devotion to physical activity.
- The routine aligns with The Rule, an ancient guide for religious life emphasizing good habits; Rev. Rob Hagan, Prior of the Augustinian Province at Villanova University, said Leo maintains this regularity to keep a disciplined, balanced life.
- During an 11-day tour of Africa in April, the 70-year-old Leo traveled more than 17,700 kilometers on 18 flights, relying on his physical routine to maintain the stamina required for presiding over services and papal audiences.
- Croatian Marin Cilic, the 2014 Open champion, praised Pope Leo's dedication, saying it was "amazing to hear that Pope Leo loves tennis" and noting the sport provides relief from tournament pressures.
- Hagan noted that through Leo's public profile, people are discovering Augustinian values and striving to develop their interior life "especially in this noisy world," encompassing mind, body, soul, and spirit.
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