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Could Leo XIV be the first African American pope? His New Orleans roots say yes | Column
There’s no record the new pope ever identified as Black, and he may never have researched his family’s roots in New Orleans.
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Pope Leo's 'deliberate' American roots decision comes to light
Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago as Robert Prevost, was the first American to be elected Pope - but an expert has warned ...
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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 ...
Sunny Hostin changes tune on Pope Leo XIV after learning of Haitian roots, declares 'we have a Black pope'
The View" co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her excitement for Pope Leo XIV after discovering his maternal grandparents were ...
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Pope Leo XIV's Brother Reveals the Real Truth About Their Haitian Roots to Gayle King
“CBS Mornings” went straight to Pope Leo’s family to confirm Honora’s discovery. In a May 9 interview, the new pontiff’s ...
Pope Leo XIV has Creole roots in New Orleans, 'a blessing' for the diaspora, advocate says
The pope's maternal grandparents are described as Black or a person of mixed white and Black ancestry in historical documents ...
Pope Leo’s Style of American Leadership Is a Hopeful Opportunity
Leo’s commitments present a challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.
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American Pope, Roman Roots: Pope Leo XIV’s Alma Mater Sees Universal Mission
ROME — As the universal Church celebrates the gift of the new Pope, there is one university in Rome where the joy is felt a little more deeply: Pope Leo XIV’s alma mater. The Pontifical University of ...