The first American pope has been a font of endless, odd connections to the New World that clang against the public perception of the ancient Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV is a notable fan of the Chicago White Sox,

Both Justin Bieber and Madonna are related to Pope Leo, who is also distant cousins with Angelina Jolie and Hillary Clinton.

The pope also shares roots with several politicians. Through one Canadian ancestor, he’s distant cousins with Pierre and Justin Trudeau and Hillary Clinton.