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Cha

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35. Bing says Pope Leo XIV is African-Creole ancestry.

Reply to DinahMoeHum (Original post)

Thu May 8, 2025, 10:55 PM

May 8

Here's how Pope Leo XIV is connected to Creole history in New Orleans

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The first American Pope has a family history with deep ties to New Orleans.

According to New Orleans historian Jari Christopher Honora, Pope Leo has Creole roots on his mother's side.

His mother is Mildred Martinez. The Martinez family has a New Orleans history dating back to the 1800s. They lived in the Seventh Ward.

In 1910, the Martinez family left New Orleans and went to Chicago, where Prevost was born.

Prevost's mother was the first in her family who was not born in New Orleans.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/heres-how-pope-leo-xiv-is-connected-to-creole-history-in-new-orleans/ar-AA1EqD60?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Fascinating!

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The new Pope's brother speaks. . . [View all] DinahMoeHum May 8 OP

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Which makes me like him a lot more rpannier May 8 #29

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Lovely! elleng May 8 #11

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"Well, a small town right outside of Rome. markodochartaigh May 8 #30

Great interview ReRe May 8 #6

Seems so odd to have an American with a pope brother. Irish_Dem May 8 #7

That was so warm and nice to see Danmel May 8 #8

That was lovely Danmel May 8 #9

that was very sweet CatWoman May 8 #12

Thanks for sharing! LittleGirl May 8 #17

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.... Tanuki May 8 #19

Oh, that is brilliant! 3catwoman3 May 8 #22

Your post prompted me to re-read the tweet not fooled May 8 #34

Yes, it was. 3catwoman3 May 9 #42

Great interview dalton99a May 8 #21

Very charming. 3catwoman3 May 8 #23

Saw both his brothers interviewed on ABC News this evening. The more I hear about him, highplainsdem May 8 #24

I know! Have you read this fascinating news about Pope Leo XIV? Cha May 8 #37

Thanks, Cha! I just love his background! highplainsdem May 9 #44

Yes and those Cardinals must Cha May 9 #45

With his heritage, he represents not just the US but the world. Same with his international work. highplainsdem May 9 #46

Pope Leo X1V is Brilliant.. he Speaks Cha May 9 #47

That was cool just reading his face busting with emotion. Uncle Joe May 8 #25

That is one smart pope. He speaks 5 or more languages. ananda May 8 #26

Fascinating! I read some more Interesting news Cha May 8 #36

Yes, I saw that earlier. Most interesting. ananda May 9 #43

Thank you for posting MustLoveBeagles May 8 #28

That was Fun... TY, Dinah! Cha May 8 #31

His brother Rob is the Pope. tavernier May 8 #32

Bing says Pope Leo XIV is African-Creole ancestry. Cha May 8 #35

And his father's name shows up on Census records saying he was born in Haiti. nt pnwmom May 9 #40

Oh really! Wow... It's just Amazing, their History. Cha May 9 #41

I'm bummed he's a Sox fan and not a Cubs fan EnergizedLib May 8 #39

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