'A man of integrity' | Tri-State nun who taught Pope Leo XIV remembers his 'missionary heart'

Leo XIV: The modest missionary in Peru who became the first American pope

Leo’s ascent occurred with remarkable speed. Just over two years ago, he’d been one of the church’s 5,400 bishops — a role with no global visibility.

'A man of integrity' | Tri-State nun who taught Pope Leo XIV remembers his 'missionary heart'

This nun never imagined her former student would be the next pope.Sister Therese DelGenio of the Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur shared her memories of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, exclusively with WCPO 9 News."Well, it was really funny," DelGenio said, recalling the moment she heard a new pope was selected. "It was my 84th birthday, and I knew the conclave was going on, but I had no idea when I was driving this gentleman to Social Security…

Racine nun shares personal connection to newly elected Pope Leo XIV

A nun in Racine shed tears of joy when Pope Leo XIV was announced Thursday, having personally met the new pontiff multiple times before his elevation to lead the world's Catholics.Related: Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning with American and global outlookSummer believes that Pope Leo will follow in his predecessor's footsteps by building bridges and reaching out to those who are marginalized. The Racine nun met with Pope Leo when he served in a l…

It is with joy that the nun Yvonne Reungoat welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, whom she met for two years at the dicastery of the bishops in Rome. The Finisterian now waits for the sovereign pontiff, a " serene and deep man", to realize the "new things" initiated by his predecessor, Pope Francis.