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Pope Leo XIV sports Villanova University hat at the Vatican • June 5, 2025, 2:43 AM ET (CBS)

Pope Leo XIV is known as 'Father Bob' among fellow Augustinians. Who are they? • May 16, 2025, 7:00 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Augustinian College of Villanova • St. Augustine Academy
Date	1842 - present
Notable Alumni	James F. Elliott • Leo XIV • Jill Biden • Jalen Brunson • David Rabe • Kelly Ayotte • Charles Fuller
Related People	John du Pont • James F. Elliott

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