Local ties to the pope are outlined at meeting of genealogical and historical society

Alex Lee is pictured as he presents his research that outlines the family ties of Pope Leo XIV to the Southwest Louisiana area. Lee spoke at the January meeting of the Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Alex Lee, who has done extensive genealogical research on families in Southwest Louisiana, was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society on Saturday, January 17. Lee presented his research into the local family ties of Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost. According to Lee, the pope’s fam...

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