Just weeks after the start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, he ordained new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica — urging them to remain close to the people they serve. Among them was Father Andrea Alessi, whose remarkable journey from military service to priesthood began with a moment of grace and a simple yet powerful call: “Come and follow me.”

In this interview, Father Alessi shares how a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago and prayer on a Roman beach led him to discern God’s will. His story is one of conversion, courage, and surrender to divine love — a testimony to how the Lord continues to call hearts to serve Him.

🙏 “With God, you never lose.”

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