Pope Leo received an official copy of his family tree, which includes his ties to "free people of color" in New Orleans.

Pope Leo XIV’s family has been cheering him as he reaches major milestone moments. Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, was born to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez in ...

Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost Louis Prevost was of French and Italian descent and Mildred of Spanish descent. The couple’s lives were grounded in religious faith ...

Not only is Pope Leo XIV from the U.S.; he also has roots in Missouri and Illinois. He grew up outside of Chicago and even lived in St. Louis for a period of time.

ABC News Pope Leo XIV and his two brothers Louis Prevost and John Prevost. Pope Leo and his two brothers grew up in Dolton, Ill., a town just outside of Chicago, according to The New York Times.