Pope Leo XIV received a copy of his family tree from Henry Louis Gates Jr., marking his first public acknowledgment of his Black ancestry.

"How we look at others is what counts, because it shows what is in our hearts," he said. "We can look and walk by, or we can ...

Pope Leo XIV is still keeping his cards close to his cassock, but people who have observed him over the years are helping ...

But beyond the celeb connections, Gates’ research uncovered something far more powerful: Pope Leo XIV is of mixed Black and ...

Pope Leo XIV has called for compassion for the poor, victims of tyranny, and those affected by wars. On Sunday, he celebrated ...

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV 's childhood home in Dolton, Chicago, has been sold to the village for $375,000, significantly exceeding its initial asking price. The modest two-story, three-bedroom house was originally ...

ANALYSIS: Pope Leo XIV’s expected appointment signals renewed emphasis on the ceremonial and symbolic role of the Holy Father ...

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

A U.S. flag with a photo of Pope Leo XIV near the Vatican June 17. (CNS/Cindy Wooden) ROME — When history’s first — and, for almost nine centuries, the only — native English-speaking pope ascended to ...

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated a special feast day traditionally used by the Catholic Church to drum up donations from the faithful.