Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass
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While the privilege of the white is widely regarded as a rule, it's not a requirement. Queen Camilla previously wore cream to meet Pope Francis in 2017, following Queen Elizabeth'
When news broke that Pope Leo XIV had Black and Creole ancestry, the internet practically collapsed. How could this white man be so deeply woven into the American south? But Black folks know the history of “white passing” is more common than you think.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were amongst the guests who attended the inauguration mass in St. Peter’s Square. They sat in the front row, alongside other royals, and Letizia looked especially radiant in a white long-sleeve dress from Redondo Brand and a beautiful white lace veil—less bridal,
Second Lady Usha Vance joined her husband, Vice President J.D. Vance, at the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Provost, on Sunday in Vatican City. J.D. is Catholic and the second lady is a practicing Hindu.
Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.