A priest who was accused multiple times of sex abuse, including possession of child pornography, has been dismissed from the Order of St. Augustine reportedly after a lengthy “disagreement ...

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries, according to its website. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The Order of St. Augustine has a presence in about 50 countries. Its ethos includes a contemplative spirituality, communal living and service to others.

The religious order was formed in the 13th century as a community of “mendicant” friars — dedicated to poverty, service and evangelization.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order of St. Augustine — dedicated to poverty, service and evangelization.