Pope Leo XIV's maternal grandparents were black or mulatto African/Caribbean in New Orleans

[Fantine]

His maternal grandparents are described as Black or mulatto in historical records. They lived in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward, an area known for being a place where people with African, Caribbean and European roots intermixed. The grandparents, Joseph Martinez and Louise Baquié, moved to Chicago in the early 20th century and had a daughter: Mildred Martinez, the pope’s mother. So, what does that mean?
When America was a young country, slave owners instituted the ‘one-drop rule.’ It was a historical and sociological principle of racial classification that said any person with a single ancestor of African descent (“one drop” of “black blood”) was considered Black, regardless of their overall ancestry or physical appearance.


That’s why light skinned Black folks felt the need to pass. They knew that if their true ancestry was discovered, they would be ostracized and treated like a second-class citizen—even if their skin was white as snow and their hair bowed in the wind. (It’s part of the whole plot of Imitation of Life, a movie beloved by Black grandmothers everywhere.)

This rule was forced upon us, so Black folks adopted it. Now, no matter what you look like, if you have a Black ancestor, you are invited to the cookout.

The pope is not just Black. He is a black person from Chicago who can trace his roots to New Orleans. That man is not only invited to the cookout, but we may also have make him actually cook.

MSN

Like many Americans, he represents America's rich diversity--racially and ethnically. And, like most Americans of mixed race, he was not a DEI cardinal/Pope. He was elected for his holiness, compassion, background and experience, and intelligence.

But is this why there seems to be a conservative backlash towards him?

Pope Leo XIV is truly a leader chosen by God.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Absolutely - I can see that African Caribbean diversity - it's all over his face

I have not heard one conservative say anything bad about the man - I hope he stands up for what the church has stood for, for years. Charity, Kindness - the sanctity of life and marriage.

Perhaps one day he will stress walking in love with people you disagree with and not make false accusations

 

[NxNW]

I have not heard one conservative say anything bad about the man - I hope he stands up for what the church has stood for, for years.

MAGA is already complaining about him.

Perhaps one day he will stress walking in love with people you disagree with and not make false accusations

It's not false if it's true.

 

[Always in His Presence]

MAGA is already complaining about him.

It's not false if it's true.

Nope. Not happening

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

MAGA is already complaining about him.

And Former Sen. Rick Santorum told Newsmax on Thursday he was not a fan that the new American pontiff did not speak in his native language.

https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/pope-conclave-rick-santorum/2025/05/08/id/1210150/

Wow!

 

[chevyontheriver]

MSN

Like many Americans, he represents America's rich diversity--racially and ethnically. And, like most Americans of mixed race, he was not a DEI cardinal/Pope. He was elected for his holiness, compassion, background and experience, and intelligence.

But is this why there seems to be a conservative backlash towards him?

Many of the 'conservatives' were actually hoping for an African candidate, so claiming racism on your part is a bit rich.

Pope Leo XIV is truly a leader chosen by God.

Pope Leo XIV is a leader chosen by a bunch of men who may or may not have been listening to the Holy Spirit. Was pope Julius II truly a leader chosen by God?

Papal elections are not infallible events. They depend on the cardinals actually in attendance, for better or worse.

 

[NxNW]

MAGA is now claiming that the Pope is trans.

 

[bèlla]

Someone shared a post yesterday alleging the same and I waited to comment until it was confirmed elsewhere. Most people don’t know a lot about Creole and Mulatto history and their intersection between the races. They were treated as a separate group for quite a while and perhaps we’ll learn more through his appointment.

~bella

 

[7thKeeper]

Nope. Not happening

Laura Loomer called him, and I quote "WOKE MARXIST POPE".

 

[MrMoe]

MAGA is now claiming that the Pope is trans.

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Out of curiosity I decided to look this account up. Found out they did one for Trump.

https://x.com/SkullandGait/status/1909232880942788640

Apparently Trump is a biological woman. This person is either trolling or crazy.

I can’t find any evidence that this person is “MAGA” other than other people claiming they are MAGA.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Laura Loomer called him, and I quote "WOKE MARXIST POPE".

She's a Jew, not MAGA.

 

[durangodawood]

She's a Jew, not MAGA.

She has personal access to the president. Shes mega maga.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

She has personal access to the president. Shes mega maga.

Almost sounds like a Japanese comic book.

 

[NxNW]

Nope. Not happening

You've been shown links to it happening.

 

[Always in His Presence]

You've been shown links to it happening.

no - you didn't Post Number 10 showed the quality of your links in connection to reality.

 

[Hans Blaster]

Almost sounds like a Japanese comic book.

That would be a mega MAGA manga.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

That would be a mega MAGA manga.

As long as it has giant robots fighting each other in pink sailor outfits it's all good.

 

[7thKeeper]

As long as it has giant robots fighting each other in pink sailor outfits it's all good.

This is literally starting to sound like a joke/gag from the Monster Prom game series.

 

[RileyG]

MAGA is now claiming that the Pope is trans.

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So dumb. Do people have nothing better to do?

 

[RileyG]

MAGA is already complaining about him.

It's not false if it's true.

He’s a spiritual leader first. Let him settle him. Why are people complaining already? It’s been two days!