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New York Times: Pope Leo XIV has Creole lineage, his brother confirmed
Robert Francis Prevost, who on Thursday became the first American elected Pope, has Creole of color roots in New Orleans, ...
History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap
Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...
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New York priest hails Pope Leo for bashing Trump and Vance - 'There's conflict coming ahead'
A New York priest tells the Irish Star he expects conflict between the White House and the Vatican - because the ...
A Shocked Villanova Celebrates One of Its Own in New Pope
The Pennsylvania university best known for its basketball program has a new most famous alumnus in Pope Leo XIV.
Election of Pope Leo XIV a cause for great celebration throughout New York City
The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost​, who will now forever be known as Pope Leo XIV​ and the first American pope​,​ ...
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Big Apple Faithful Rejoice as New York Celebrates Election of First American Pope at St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York celebrates the election of the first American pope, Cardinal Prevost, with a spontaneous gathering at St. Patrick's ...
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Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace?
Leo XIV’s pontificate will likely be defined by his approach to the violent conflicts rending the globe, which his ...
Pope Leo 'Not Happy' With Trump's Immigration Policies—Brother
"I know he's not happy with what's going on with immigration," a brother of the new pope said. "I know that for a fact." ...
New pope chosen: Is this the shortest conclave? What to know about election, white smoke
This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a ...
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All the Tea on the New Pope's Black, Creole Roots
This discovery is just an additional reminder of how interwoven we are as Americans," a genealogist announced.
Who Is Robert Prevost? New Pope Leo XIV Announced
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic ...
Cautious Optimism Among Liberals About New Pope’s Views on Gay Catholics
Pope Leo XIV has said little publicly about a place in the Catholic Church for gay and transgender people. Some thought the ...