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First North American Pope Connects to Celebrity Lineage

6/18/2025

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Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, boasts a fascinating lineage that connects him to stars like Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Angelina Jolie through a shared ancestor from the 1590s. With a rich heritage spanning France, Italy, Spain, Cuba, Canada, Haiti, and Guadeloupe, he made history as the first North American pope, championing global unity in his inaugural address.

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Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, boasts a fascinating lineage that connects him to stars like Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Angelina Jolie through a shared ancestor from the 1590s. With a rich heritage spanning France, Italy, Spain, Cuba, Canada, Haiti, and Guadeloupe, he made history as the first North American pope, championing global unity in his inaugural address.