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Pope Leo XIV has Creole ancestry. What does that mean and why does it matter?
The genealogical findings underline the significance of Pope Leo XIV being not only the first pope from the United States, but also being the first with documented ancestral ties to Louisiana’s Creoles of color, whose community has historical ties to people of African descent.
How Pope Leo XIV's ‘stunning’ Creole, Black roots fuel hope and pride in 7th Ward New Orleans
The pope's Creole roots in New Orleans are a source of pride among the city's Black Catholics. But the revelation also recalls a painful chapter in the city's past. “In New Orleans, everyone treats visitors as family.
That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has ...
In a recent interview, Pope Leo XIV’s brother, John Prevost, confirmed the family’s Haitian roots and connections ... reflects the city’s rich cultural tapestry and commitment to celebrating ...
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The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in ...
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Pope Leo XIV's Midwestern roots run through WisconsinWith deep Midwestern roots, the first pope ... giving the first Augustinian pope a special connection to this church's ...
America has great economic culture, political power and military power, and [for an American] to be heading the Church too, ...
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