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Pope Leo XIV, Historic New Orleans Collection

Did you know Pope Leo XIV has roots in New Orleans?

Prevost is from Chicago and is taking the name Pope Leo XIV. According to historians at the Historic New Orleans Collection, the new pope has deep familial ties to New Orleans and the Seventh Ward. Historian Jari Honora said he started searching for French or Cajun connections after hearing the new pope’s last name, “Prevost.”

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New Orleans roots discovered in family history of Pope Leo XIV

Census data from 1900 shows Pope Leo XIV's grandparents lived on North Prieur Street where the Claiborne Overpass is now.

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Pope Leo XIV has roots in New Orleans' 7th Ward. See his family lineage and history.

"They moved to Chicago between 1910 and 1912, and like so many Louisiana families, they shifted their racial identity," a local historian said. Here are the details.

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Louisiana celebrates first American pope, who has roots to New Orleans; state leaders react

Louisiana is celebrating a historic moment with the selection of the first American pope, who has roots tracing back to New ...

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New Orleans chef arrested in Medicaid fraud case

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Melissa Araujo, the acclaimed chef and owner of Alma Cafe in New Orleans, was arrested this week on a ...

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Streets begin to flood in New Orleans as severe weather hits area. See the list.

Heavy downpours and gusty winds brought street flooding to parts of New Orleans on Wednesday morning, with more rain expected ...

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Louisiana leaders react after Robert Prevost elected as first American pope

Louisiana leaders celebrated the election of Robert Prevost, the first pope from the United States. The Chicago-born Prevost ...

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Louisiana leaders react to news of first American pope

WELL, BLACK SMOKE BILLOWED FROM A CHIMNEY ATOP THE SISTINE CHAPEL, SIGNALING NO NEW POPE HAS BEEN CHOSEN. HERE IS A LIVE LOOK NOW FROM THE VATICAN, WHERE MORE THAN 130 CARDINALS WILL GATHER IN A ...

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Bill would allow New Orleans to impose stormwater fee on all properties

A proposal making its way through the Louisiana Legislature would give the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans the ...

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When New Orleans’ Tourism Industry Thrives, So Does Louisiana

The impact from New Orleans’ tourism industry expands beyond the Greater New Orleans area. Without the funds generated by New ...

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New Orleans judge at center of watchdog concerns for unusual amount of judge trials

Some lawmakers in Baton Rouge are calling on the Louisiana Supreme Court to look into one judge in New Orleans. That person — ...

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Bill to repeal wrongful conviction compensation in Louisiana dies after backlash

Louisiana drops bill that would have stripped exonerees of restitution rights after outcry. Bill parked for current session.

New Orleans faces growing flood risk as millions from Texas to Louisiana remain threatened by powerful storms

Dangerous severe weather and potentially life-threatening flooding continues to threaten communities across the South from ...

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