Pope Leo XIV Told NBC That Immigrants Are One of America’s “Greatest Wealths,” Then Said His Own Bloodline Holds Both Slaves and Slave Owners

In a wide-ranging interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV spoke about immigration and his own family history, tying the two together in remarks about the country he came from.

The pope said his own family holds both slaves and slave owners, describing a Creole line running through New Orleans.

He told NBC that welcoming people from everywhere is what he loves most about the United States.

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