Pope Leo XIV leaves the Augustinian General House in Rome after a visit, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Genealogists have discovered that Pope Leo XIV’s maternal grandparents were of Haitian descent, making him the first Haitian Pope in history, adding a rich cultural layer to the papacy.

The recent election of Pope Leo XIV, né Robert Francis Prevost, marks a significant moment in history, not only because he is ...

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Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, has been confirmed to have African American ancestry through Creole ...

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The pope's Creole roots in New Orleans are a source of pride among the city's Black Catholics. But the revelation also ...