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‘Whoa’: Pope Leo XIV Shock to Learn He Has Black Grandparents, Celebrity Cousins and Enslaved Ancestors
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 […] ...
Village of Dolton finalizes purchase of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
The village bought the house this week for $375,000, a spokesperson said. Dolton now plans to obtain national historic ...
Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Reaches Deal To Buy His Childhood Home Just Days Before It Was Due To Be Sold at Auction
The property where Pope Leo XIV—who was born Robert Prevost—grew up is set to be turned into a historical landmark.
Village of Dolton, Illinois has big plans for Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
Dolton Mayor Jason House took CBS News Chicago inside the house on Thursday, as he talked about bigger plans for the property ...
Dolton closes on purchase of Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home at cost of $375,000
Dolton paid $375,000, including commission fees, to buy the modest brick home where Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first ‘green Mass’ after calling out greed that fuels climate injustice
Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral ...
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Vicar known for LGBTQ+ ministry named Oregon bishop
At age 47, Bishop-designate Thomas Hennen will be the youngest bishop leading a U.S. diocese. Hennen's ministry to LGBTQ+ ...
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‘Wow, Just Wow’:‘Finding Your Roots’ Uncovers Wild Truth About New Pope, Links Him to Enslaved Ancestors, Justin Bieber and Other A List Celebrities
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 […] ...