When Henry Louis Gates Jr. set out to trace the family tree of America’s first pope, he had no idea he was about to uncover […] ‘Wow, Just Wow’:‘Finding Your Roots’ Uncovers Wild Truth About New Pope, ...

Pope Leo XIV has been presented with a physical copy of his family tree, which features some Black relatives. The news comes ...

Henry Louis Gates Jr., who hosts 'Finding Your Roots' on PBS, confirmed Pope Leo XIV is related to Madonna, Angelina Jolie, ...

Pope Leo XIV got a special visit from Finding Your Roots writer, host and executive producer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., to ...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and thanked him for the Vatican’s efforts to return children taken by Russia and again suggested the Vatican could host peace ...

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Pope Leo XIV is not only the first American Pope in history but also the first Pope with African-American roots. Robert ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV doubled down on Friday on his appeal for unity in the polarized Catholic Church, urging priests to act in communion with their superiors and be models of reconciliation in a ...

Pope Leo XIV ordains a priest in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 27, 2025. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA / EWTN) ...

Speaking to 32 new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV warned them to not be taken in by today’s models of success and prestige in the world “that are dubious and short-lived.” ...

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.