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

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 ...

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

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

The Catholic Church has always been central to Creole identity. The Prevosts aren’t the only ones who passed into white ...

The image of Trump as the pope just days after our revered Pope Francis died shows why he's a terrible model for morality.

Pope Leo XIV's ancestry isn't necessarily unique. It's quintessentially American, illustrated by his grandfather's illicit ...

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 ...

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

Pope Leo XIV made history as the first U.S.-born pontiff. It was recently revealed that he has Louisiana Creole ancestry. Jari Honora, a family historian at The Historic New Orleans Collection, made ...