Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. Learn why Black Catholics have hope for his papacy.

Discover the surprising Black and Creole roots of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, and how his heritage is impacting ...

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent ...

But Leo XIV stood apart—not just as the first pope from the U.S. but as one known for his outspokenness on racial justice, ...

Back in 2017, the Roman Catholic leader also reposted a message quoting Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich, calling Trump’s ...

Laura Loomer tweeted, “WOKE MARXIST POPE,” calling Pope Leo “just another Marxist puppet in the Vatican.”But outside the MAGA ...

As a Black man, a proud son of New Orleans, and the U.S. Congressman representing the very 7th Ward neighborhood where our ...

As a Black man, a proud son of New Orleans, and the U.S. Congressman representing the very 7th Ward neighborhood where our ...

His mother, Mildred Martínez, was the first child in the family born in Chicago. “The Holy Father’s ancestors are identified ...

Black America is taking pride in a truth shaking up the Vatican and resonating through the streets of New Orleans: Pope Leo ...

End Woke’ is not gonna be happy about this.” Further, New Orleans historian Jari Christopher Honora also speaking to the ...

But Leo XIV stood apart—not just as the first pope from the U.S. but as one known for his outspokenness on racial justice, ...