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Hey there, friends! So, grab a seat, because we’ve got a juicy little tidbit fresh off the press for you today. It turns out that the newly crowned Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, has some pretty unexpected connections in the entertainment world. Yep, you heard that right! According to genealogist Henry Louis Gates Jr., our new pope is distantly related to none other than pop royalty Madonna and teen heartthrob Justin Bieber.
That’s right, both of these mega-stars share a family tree with the pope – who knew? Apparently, Leo XIV’s lineage extends all the way back to some stylish folks from Spain and France who made their grand trip to North America around 1650. Yeah, that’s back when “Instagram” meant having a long wait for film development!
And it doesn’t end there, folks! He’s also linked to Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Can you even imagine the Thanksgiving dinners? “Hey, Leo, can you bless my turkey?” The connection stems from a francophone Canadian ancestor who resided in Quebec before making his way down to the U.S.
But wait, there’s more! Madonna, sometimes known for her, let’s say, controversial hits, actually reached out to Pope Francis a couple of years back asking for a sit-down to chat about her excommunications from the Catholic Church. Spoiler alert: the pope didn’t respond. But now, with this family connection, will she be putting in a call to her distant relative and asking for a special audience? Color me curious!
In summary, who would’ve thought the leader of the Catholic Church would be related to pop and political legends? It’s a wild world out there, and this unexpected twist has us wondering what they might chat about over coffee – or perhaps a little wine! As always, feel free to weigh in with your thoughts. Do you think Papa Leo will be getting more surprise visits in the future? Until next time, stay curious, San Miguel!
