Pope Leo's New Orleans Roots Revealed
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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Archbishop James Checchio recently met with Pope Leo the fourteenth at the Vatican, extending an invitation for him to visit New Orleans. They discussed the citys rich history and Catholic roots, and shared personal connections. The pope, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, has roots in New Orleans Seventh Ward. Genealogists discovered his maternal grandparents were Creole locals, and he was born in Chicago but traces his roots to the city. The visit highlights a unique connection between New Orleans and the Vatican.
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