Whats Trending 06/18/25: Pope Leo XIV Is Related To Superstars

Genealogists from the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami and American Ancestors traced his lineage and found he shares distant ancestors with Justin Bieber and Madonna.
Pope Leo XIV
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·      Pope Leo XIV is reportedly related to a surprising list of celebrities and political figures.

·      Genealogists from the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami and American Ancestors traced his lineage and found he shares distant ancestors with Justin Bieber and Madonna.

·      The connection comes from shared French-Canadian roots, dating back to the 16th century.

·      But it doesn't stop there - he's also related to Angelina Jolie, Hillary Clinton, and Canadian leaders Pierre and Justin Trudeau.

·      The New York Times says these links were discovered through a mutual ancestor named Louis Boucher de Grandpré.

·      Madonna even reacted online, joking, "Silvio! We're related to the Pope!"

Featured Image Photo Credit: Christopher Furlong / Staff