 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Papal roots: By now everyone knows the Roman Catholic Church has a new leader, the first from the U.S. But you might have missed that Pope Leo XIV has some New Orleans connections. Hannah Levitan has the story. And here’s a bit more on the new pope. And even more here.
Don’t forget! Mother’s Day is Sunday, and that means florists are hopping. Contributing writer Matthew Haines talked with a few to see how they cope with the rush.
Fixer upper: Interested in owning an island? Or part of one? Check this story out from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Cam Jordan Day: Thursday was a big day for Cam Jordan, the popular Saints player who has never been shy about his love affair with the city. The New Orleans City Council rolled out the red carpet for him. Check out David Grunfeld’s photos.
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