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Henry Louis Gates Uses DNA Evidence To Show Pope Leo Is Black!
But beyond the celeb connections, Gates’ research uncovered something far more powerful: Pope Leo XIV is of mixed Black and ...
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Pope Leo celebrates Chicago roots and community during summer retreat
That is the summer vacation home of the Vatican. Sunday's message focused on the parable of the Good Samaritan.  "Do we ...
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‘Whoa’: Pope Leo XIV Shock to Learn He Has Black Grandparents, Celebrity Cousins and Enslaved Ancestors
When Henry Louis Gates Jr. set out to trace the family tree of America's first pope, he had no idea he was about to uncover ...
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Who is Pope Leo? | The rapid rise of Cardinal Prevost
From priest to pope—will his missionary past define him as the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, or will Pope Leo become ...
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Where did Pope Leo get that suit? Chicago, of course
The vestments, created by the House of Hansen in former Cardinal Robert Prevost's hometown, were made of an ecclesiastical ...
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Pope Leo will bless people in same-sex unions despite having once decried the “homosexual lifestyle”
Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...
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Who is Pope Leo? | 5 surprising things I learned while reporting on Robert Prevost
Although I had set out to answer the question, “Who is Pope Leo XIV?” the question I had succeeded in answering was “Who is Robert Prevost?” ...
“Finding Your Roots”' Henry Louis Gates Jr. Presents Pope Leo with Family Tree, Confirming His Surprising Celebrity Relatives
Henry Louis Gates Jr., who hosts 'Finding Your Roots' on PBS, confirmed Pope Leo XIV is related to Madonna, Angelina Jolie, ...
Village of Dolton finalizes purchase of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
The village bought the house this week for $375,000, a spokesperson said. Dolton now plans to obtain national historic ...