Pope Leo XIV: America’s First Pope With Black Family Roots
Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday. Records, including early 1900s U.S. Census data, reveal his Black family roots in New Orleans, Louisiana. As the first American pope, his background highlights the diverse and complex racial history of the United States. This discovery has drawn attention worldwide, sparking conversations about race, religion, and identity in modern society, and adding a new layer of significance to his papacy.
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