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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 ...
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Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what is his background?
Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a ...
Where is Pope Leo XIV from? What to know about the Chicago-area native's background
The 2025 papal conclave ended Thursday with an historic moment, with Chicago-area native Pope Leo XIV being elected as the ...
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.
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Pope Leo XIV’s roots reach back to New Orleans…and they’re Black
Long before Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago in 1955 ... It’s unclear if Pope Leo himself has embraced or even ...
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American Pope Leo XIV wows the internet with his math degree
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend the papal throne, is gaining popularity on social media due to his unique ...
People are demanding answers over Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms design
According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is intended to reflect his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks ...
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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The design of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is proving to be surprisingly controversial
We never imagined that the death of a pope and the election of his successor would generate so much design controversy. First ...
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Pope Leo XIV offers Vatican as venue for talks between Ukraine and Russia
The new Pope Leo XIV proposes the Vatican as a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after it became clear ...
What Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms and motto reveal about his dedication to the ideals of St. Augustine − an art historian explains
In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the ...