The new pope is of Louisiana Creole descent, and according to one genealogist, that will put a global spotlight on the Creole people and their mixed ancestry. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis ...

“We are enthusiastic that the research into Pope Leo XIV’s ancestry is shedding light on the complex history of the Louisiana Creole people and the meaning of the term ‘Creole’ itself ...

As the first Catholic pope from the United States, Pope Leo XIV has an ancestry that traces back to the Creole and free people of color from Louisiana, illustrating complex and interconnected ...

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

Fewer than 10,000 people speak the endangered Louisiana Creole, according to many estimates. The language — which is different from Louisiana French or Haitian Creole — was formed out of a ...

In the early days of Louisiana, however, things were a bit clearer. What may come as a surprise to some is that Creole people had been in Louisiana for a while before the Cajuns arrived.

The revelation that Pope Leo XIV has Louisiana Creole roots shines a light on a community of Catholics that has shaped New ...

Creole Culture Day will take place this Sunday, offering the community a chance to embrace and honor Creole heritage.

Ten middle school teachers from across Louisiana spent three days learning about Louisiana Creoles and visiting various ...

It’s how people identify culturally and not ... produced the documentary “First Cousins: Cajun and Creole Music in South Louisiana.” She hopes her book shines more light on Louisiana ...

The new leader of the Catholic Church has a distinction that goes beyond being the first pope from the United States.