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Pope Leo XIV, African American

The Mirror US on MSN · 12d

Pope Leo XIV 'deliberately distanced himself from his American roots' in first act

Pope Leo XIV made a calculated move to underplay his American origins, a strategy that ultimately paved the way for his papacy — an expert disclosed to the Mirror. Cardinals swiftly rallied behind Robert Prevost — a Chicago-born clergyman — crowning him as the first American Pope in the Catholic Church's history.

PennLive on MSN · 4d

Could Leo XIV be the first African American pope? His New Orleans roots say yes | Column

There’s no record the new pope ever identified as Black, and he may never have researched his family’s roots in New Orleans.

Chicago Tribune · 9d

‘The pope is more Peruvian than the potato.’ Why Pope Leo XIV’s roots resonate in Chicago.

Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the city of Chicago.

Irish Star on MSN12dOpinion

Pope Leo's 'deliberate' American roots decision comes to light

Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago as Robert Prevost, was the first American to be elected Pope - but an expert has warned ...

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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 Brother Reveals the Real Truth About Their Haitian Roots to Gayle King

“CBS Mornings” went straight to Pope Leo’s family to confirm Honora’s discovery. In a May 9 interview, the new pontiff’s ...

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Pope Leo’s Style of American Leadership Is a Hopeful Opportunity

Leo’s commitments present a challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.

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