Augustinian Pope Sleeps on Simple Cot, Wakes to Cold Bucket Ritual

Pope Leo XIV ditched the plush papal mattress in favor of a cot, wool blanket, and early-morning cold water bucket. "If Augustine endured interior fire, I can endure literal cold," he explains. Visitors to his chamber are greeted by a simple crucifix, a clay mug, and one extremely judgmental houseplant. Vatican custodians begged him to install heating. He declined, citing "eternal warmth ahead." READ MORE --> https://spintaxi.com/election-of-pope-leo-xiv/