See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans

The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s family and their diverse background before moving to Chicago.

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Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color

That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has brought joy to some Catholics.

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From New York to Jamaica: One Man’s Deportation Under Trump

Two decades had passed since Nascimento Blair was last in his homeland. Much had changed, including Mr. Blair himself.

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Man Who Sent Bomb Threat to a Cruise His Girlfriend Was On Is Sentenced

The Michigan man said he was upset because his girlfriend went on a Caribbean cruise with her family, leaving him to care for their pets, according to court filings.

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More than 230 People Infected With Norovirus on Luxury Cruise Ship

Passengers and crew traveling on the Queen Mary 2 from England to the Caribbean reported symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.

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Spring Break for the Teens of New York’s Elite: Sun, Fun and Networking

Seniors from some of the nation’s most expensive high schools travel each year to a luxury resort in the Bahamas — trips that make school administrators cringe.

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Small Plane Crashes Off Roatán Island in Honduras, Killing 12

The police said five people had survived the crash off Roatán Island, a tourist destination known for its diving spots.

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Trump Picks Herschel Walker to Be Ambassador to the Bahamas

The president-elect tapped the former football star for the job two years after a failed run for a Senate seat in Georgia.

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