Pope Leo XIV's genealogy can be traced back to Haiti, where his grandfather, Joseph Norval Martinez. His census records tell a complex story about the history of race in the U.S.

Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world ...

At the Vatican on Saturday, Pope Leo urged “reason and responsibility” amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran—just hours before lighting up the jumbotron at Chicago’s Rate Field ...

Pope Leo XIV's papacy sparks debate on gender, race & LGBTQ issues in the Catholic Church. This week on To the Contrary, we explore the global implications of the new papacy of Pope Leo XIV.

She, too, is hopeful and excited about Pope Leo, regardless of how he identifies. But his lineage, she said, signals that Black Catholics are present in the church.

Their story is part of a broader American story of race, citizenship and migration. A grandfather born in Haiti It’s worth noting that Leo’s genealogy is not entirely straightforward.

Presidents, prime ministers and royalty were among those present in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, a service that marks the official start of his ...