Pope Leo XIV has Creole roots in New Orleans, 'a blessing' for the diaspora, advocate says

Robert Prevost made history twice this week. First as the first U.S.-born pope — and second as the first pontiff with recent ancestors who were Creole people of color in New Orleans, something the new pope has never acknowledged publicly. Pope Leo XIV‘s …

Continuing the Irish bar tradition, this corner lot has deep roots in Saginaw

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI – Nestled at the spilt of State and Midland roads, an Irish-themed bar has taken over the tradition from the restaurants before it. Holly’s Bar & Grill, 6540 State Street, opened about six months ago by owners Al and Holly Beaudin. …

Top Limerick Council brass get back to their roots in Birmingham

MAYOR John Moran recently returned to Birmingham, the city he was born, with a delegation from Limerick City and County Council. Limerick’s first citizen was accompanied by Vincent Murray, Director of Services, Planning, and Place Making and Fianna Fáil …

Pope Leo’s Creole roots evoke sense of connection from some Catholics of color

When Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City as the new head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, the Rev. Lawrence Ndlovu of Johannesburg could not help but wonder at the shade of his skin. “‘You’re not the classical …

'DA POPE' Leo XIV's Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

Entertainment Entertainment 'DA POPE!' Leo XIV's Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor Close “DA POPE!” blared the front of the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday Published On: Sat, 10 May 2025 10:37:25 PKT CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago-born cardinal …

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Pope Leo XIV’s previously unknown Creole roots are a most American story

(RNS) — As a Chicago-born missionary to Peru, Robert Francis Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — was arguably the least American of the American Cardinals. But despite his close ties to Peru, where he led an Augustinian seminary and, later, the Diocese of …

How an Oakland Roots and Soul mural project caused ‘heartburn,’ then cured it

With your help, we can tell all of Oakland’s stories. Will you donate to our spring fundraising campaign to support our reporting? Donate before Sunday, May 11, and, thanks to a match, your donation will be doubled! Looming over the MacArthur BART station, …

Local Catholic school students connect to church through Pope Leo's American roots

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — Thanks to Father Christopher Brock, the school's chaplain, students at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School were captivated as they watched the new pope's greeting to the world. Father Brock ensured that the students …

Exhibit spotlights Asian American roots in Lancaster County

Exhibit showcases Asian American roots in Lancaster County Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:47 PM EDT May 9, 2025 MUSEUM IN LANCASTER TOWNSHIP. THESE ARE THE STORIES THAT ARE SO IMPORTANT. 12 PHOTOS AND FIVE ARTIFACTS. TO SUM UP. NEARLY …