Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.

The way the news of the new pope’s heritage was made public speaks to the complexity of discussions of race in the U.S.

After Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was elected pope, genealogists got to work. What they found surprised them.

When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he ...

The modern Black family stands as a testament to resilience ... the late-night scroll through social media, or the perpetual background hum of notifications interrupting family conversations.

and Black family Facebook groups, the moment resonated differently because this pope carries a diverse cultural background that’s more layered than the Vatican’s marble. Jari C. Honora ...