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Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots Tell a Story of New Orleans

This is like a reward from God,” a local parishioner said, as researchers unearthed more details about the lives of Leo XIV’s ancestors in the heart of the city’s Afro-Caribbean culture.

NOLA.com · 1d

Pope Leo XIV has roots in New Orleans' 7th Ward. See his family lineage and history.

In prior interviews, Pope Leo XIV said he was open to a vocation to the priesthood because neighborhood priests were always in and out of his childhood, as his mother often fed them. "Now we know why her cooking was so good— both her mother and father were from New Orleans.

WGNO on MSN · 1d

Did you know Pope Leo XIV has roots in New Orleans?

Prevost is from Chicago and is taking the name Pope Leo XIV. According to historians at the Historic New Orleans Collection, the new pope has deep familial ties to New Orleans and the Seventh Ward. Historian Jari Honora said he started searching for French or Cajun connections after hearing the new pope’s last name, “Prevost.”

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Lightning strikes 3 aboard boat in Louisiana while New Orleans floods

Three people were struck by lightning in Louisiana on Friday, while parts of New Orleans were flooded. Patrick Harvey, ...

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Mapping the scene: Here's where New Orleans tech leaders do deals, make connections

Once concentrated in a few spots in the Warehouse District, the New Orleans tech community has grown in size and become more ...

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Louisiana celebrates first American pope, who has roots to New Orleans; state leaders react

Louisiana is celebrating a historic moment with the selection of the first American pope, who has roots tracing back to New ...

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PJ Morton Is ‘Re-Presenting’ a Legendary Louisiana Studio for a New Generation

The Maroon 5 keyboardist and producer is dedicated to preserving Studio in the Country, along with other important musical ...

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New Orleans celebrates first American Pope with heartfelt prayers

NEW ORLEANS — Friday, New Orleanians raised their arms and opened their hearts to prayer, celebrating Pope Leo XIV. At one of the most historical places in the French Quarter, the Archbishop held a ...

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