Pope Leo XIVs family tree shows Black roots in New Orleans
(NEW YORK) -- Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born man who became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, has Black family roots in New Orleans, Louisiana,... Read More.
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Destined to be pope: Brother says Leo XIV always wanted to be a priest
(CHICAGO) -- When Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, his brother told... Read More.
Chicago reacts to the election of the citys own Pope Leo XIV
(CHICAGO) -- When Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she... Read More.
Bishop of Rochester Reacts to Election of Pope Leo XIV
We have a new pope. The 133 eligible Cardinals voted Thursday on the successor to Pope Francis - and it's an American, Pope Leo... Read More.
Martin Scorsese honors the late Pope Francis: A remarkable human being
Martin Scorsese is honoring the late Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, with a written tribute.In a statement shared with ABC Audio,... Read More.
Bishop Matano Releases Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Francis led the world's Roman Catholics since March of 2013 when he was elected to... Read More.
Diocese of Rochester Bishop Releases Statement on Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Upon the Saturday death of the former pope, Benedict XVI, Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester has released a statement on the... Read More.
