The death of Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, is being mourned across the continent, but especially in Cuba, despite the communist government’s history of antagonism toward ...

And so, when Pope Leo was elected to lead the Catholic Church and traces of his rich heritage began to emerge, including an ...

Explore Pope Francis’ 2015 trip to Cuba and the U.S., where his messages of unity, mercy service brought hope to millions. Pope died at 88 after Easter.

The pope also has at least 17 black relatives, including his grandfather, Joseph Nerval Martínez, who was born in Haiti. Leo ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, brings with him a diverse and complex heritage. His roots extend ...

But above all, it was found through the extension of work carried out by genealogist Jari C. Honora, that the leader of the ...

Pope Leo’s lineage is international. His ancestors were born in France, Italy, Spain, the US, Cuba, Canada, Haiti, and ...