Jari Honora
Jari Honora is a genealogist and historian based in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for his research into the ancestral roots of notable individuals, particularly within the context of Creole heritage. He recently gained attention for uncovering the maternal lineage of Pope Leo XIV, linking the pontiff to the rich and often overlooked history of Black Catholics in the United States, specifically through his connections to the 7th Ward of New Orleans. Honora's work highlights the intricate ties between family histories and broader cultural narratives, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating diverse backgrounds in American society.
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Jari Honora is a family historian for the Historic New Orleans Collection.
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The detective work of Jari Honora, the New Orleans genealogist and historian, was based on analysis of historical documents.
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Jari Honora discovered the Creole ancestry of Pope León XIV.
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