💨 Abstract

Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, has deep roots in New Orleans, with maternal great-grandparents identified as "free people of color" in 19th-century Louisiana. This Creole heritage, reflecting a blend of French, Spanish, African, and Native American cultures, has sparked pride among Black and Creole Catholics. The pope's family history includes migration to Chicago to escape racial oppression and a complex racial identity.

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