Summary: Family Tree of Pope Leo XIV

Introduction

• Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first American pope.
• His election was surprising and fulfilled criteria from past conclaves:
  • Leading candidates rarely win.
  • Extremes in ideology rarely win.
  • Successors with similarities to their predecessors rarely win.

Family Background

Immediate Family

• Brothers:
  • Louis: Served in US Navy and worked for Snap-on tools, now retired in Florida.
  • John: Former principal in Chicago, now retired.
• Parents:
  • Father, Louis Prevost Sr.: WWII Navy veteran, educator.
  • Mother, Mildred: Former librarian, had a Master's degree, a rare achievement for women of her generation.

Paternal Lineage

• Grandfather: Salvatore Riggitano, immigrated from Sicily, later changed name to John Prevost.
  • Notable as a music instructor, opened the Riggitano-Prevost School.
• Paternal Heritage: Italian and French origins.

Maternal Lineage

• Grandparents: Part of Louisiana Creole community.
  • Complex racial lineage, including French, African, Spanish, and Native American heritage.
• Maternal Heritage: Mixed race, combining French, Italian, African, and Spanish ancestry.

Analysis of Ancestry

• Ethnic Background: Approximate mix expected from a DNA test:
  • 50% French
  • 35% Italian
  • 10% African
  • 5% Spanish
• Also significant connection to Peru due to 19 years of service and citizenship (retains US and Vatican citizenship).

Episcopal Genealogy

• Part of Rebiba lineage, like other popes over the last 325 years.
• Consecrated by Archbishop James Patrick Green.

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Conclusion

• Reflection on the diverse ethnic and religious roots of Pope Leo XIV, emphasizing his unique background.
• Invitation to follow updates about his papacy via the Ground News platform.

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