Pope Leo XIV Distantly Related to Bieber, Clinton, Trudeau

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. and Chicago-born pope, has a diverse and notable ancestry that has recently been traced back to the 1500s by genealogists led by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. His lineage includes minor nobility, military figures, and a mixture of Black and white ancestors, some of whom were slaveholders. Notably, through a Canadian ancestor Louis Boucher de Grandpre, the pope is distantly related to several well-known figures, including Hillary Clinton, Justin Trudeau, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Angelina Jolie, and Jack Kerouac. This connection to celebrities has drawn public interest due to the pope's historical and cultural significance, especially given Madonna's complicated relationship with the Catholic Church. The ancestral research highlights the complex heritage of Pope Leo XIV, reflecting a blend of scandal, influence, and celebrity ties. His family background underscores how interconnected history and contemporary figures can be, spanning continents and centuries.