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First U.S.-Elected Pope Celebrates Creole Heritage

5/10/2025

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Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-elected pope, proudly carries Creole roots tied to New Orleans. His maternal grandparents, identified as Black in the 1900 Census, journeyed from Haiti. This groundbreaking revelation ignites excitement within the predominantly Black Catholic community, celebrating their rich cultural heritage and sparking dreams of a future papal visit.

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Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-elected pope, proudly carries Creole roots tied to New Orleans. His maternal grandparents, identified as Black in the 1900 Census, journeyed from Haiti. This groundbreaking revelation ignites excitement within the predominantly Black Catholic community, celebrating their rich cultural heritage and sparking dreams of a future papal visit.