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On the Feast of St. Augustine, EWTN explores the saint’s journey to the faith and how he continues to inspire the faithful—including Pope Leo XIV. St. Augustine, one of Christianity’s greatest saints and voices, underwent a well-known conversion that was the fruit of his mother St. Monica's tireless prayers, following many years of searching for fulfillment in pleasure, ambition, and false philosophies. Fr. Pasquale Cormio, Rector of the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome, explains how Augustine acknowledged God’s grace and Monica’s prayers as central to his conversion—a memory that pierced his heart with sorrow for betraying her trust, though she never gave up on him. The basilica stands as a witness to the saint’s enduring importance and a reminder that it’s never too late to turn to God. St. Augustine’s teachings on divine grace, the sacraments, and the life of the soul continue to guide and inspire Catholics worldwide. Pope Leo, who has embraced his identity as a son of St. Augustine since his election, often quotes the saint to encourage the faithful. Fr. Cormio notes that the Pope’s Augustinian formation shapes his testimony of faith. Inspired by St. Augustine’s example, Pope Leo continues to shepherd the Church in offering a witness of faith in the modern world. EWTN Vatican Journalist Bénédicte Cedergren has more.