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What Pope Leo’s Augustinian Background Tells Us About his Papacy
Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.
Pope Leo's family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, descends from Creole and free people of color in Louisiana, highlighting complex issues to ...
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 ...
Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community
When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he ...
Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views
U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to world diplomats, said on Friday that the dignity of migrants had to be ...
Robert Prevost: Where is Pope Leo XIV from? Nationality, background, age
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the first American pope in history. Here's his nationality, background, age and more.