On the cover: Sixteen hundred years ago, St. Augustine of Hippo wrote “City of God,” a theological masterpiece written for society in meltdown and panic. Today, the Catholic Church’s first Augustinian pope believes it offers a roadmap for a world facing similar crises. On Page 10, contributing editor Mike Aquilina explains what Augustine’s ideas meant then, and how they represent a manual for effective leadership in today’s perilous times.