Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.

I’m praying for this new pope from the United States who has roots in the 7th Ward. That was a mind-blowing moment for me,’ ...

Previously, he served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, following the death ...

The pope’s family history of “gens de couleur libre,” or free people of color, can be traced back to Opelousas, a ...

I am humbled beyond words that the Holy Father has chosen me, not from outside, but from among the ranks of the priests of ...

Pope Leo XIV made history as the first U.S.-born pontiff. It was recently revealed that he has Louisiana Creole ancestry.

At one level, it's going to be really helpful because the name he chose, Leo XIV, is important. He has been very clear about ...

The previous Pope Leo emphasized the Catholic Church's responsibility to care for the poor and support workers' rights.

Standing in front of the cascade of crimson curtains on the balcony of Saint Peter’s on the evening of May 8, with an ...

When someone accepts election as pontiff, there undergoes a change in that individual, not only in life purpose in leading ...