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Augustinian Friar and ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Alumnus Elected Pope
On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, ’77 CLAS was elected the 267th head of the Catholic Church and the Sovereign of the Vatican City State during the second day of the papal conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. He assumes the papacy under the name Pope Leo XIV. A ²ÝÁñÉçÇø alumnus, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
²ÝÁñÉçÇøâ€™s new 112-acre Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026, providing the opportunity for the University to enhance its programs and commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. This addition will support all aspects of campus life, providing a space that nurtures a true living and learning experience in ²ÝÁñÉçÇøâ€™s Augustinian Catholic tradition.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø to Transform Connelly Center, Enhancing Key Student Space at the Heart of Campus
²ÝÁñÉçÇø will renovate and revitalize the Connelly Center, a student hub and central gathering space for the campus community for over 40 years. A gift from the Connelly Foundation originally funded the construction of the Connelly Center, which opened in 1980. The Foundation is now making a leadership gift to reimagine the building for today’s student needs, donating $10 million toward the renovation cost, which brings the Connelly Foundation’s total giving to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to more than $44 million.
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