Faith, Family and Footprints – Tracing Pope Leo XIV’s Louisiana Lineage Through Colonial and Catholic Records

Join leading historians, genealogists, and archivists for an exclusive roundtable exploring the Creole and colonial ancestry of Pope Leo XIV. Discover how archival research uncovered centuries of family history stretching from Spain, France, and Germany to Cuba, Canada, and Louisiana.

Featured Panelists
Sarah Waits, MA, CA: Archdiocese of New Orleans
Jari Honora, CG: Historic New Orleans Collection
Christopher Child: American Ancestors
Lourdes Del Pino: Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami
Dr. Emilie Leumas, PhD, CA, CRM: Ind. Consultant
Moderator: Dr. Wendy Gaudin: Xavier University

Event Highlights:
One-hour panel discussion with visuals
Audience Q&A session
Exhibit viewing of Pope Leo XIV’s ancestry and Ursuline Convent collections
Light refreshments