The first American pope has a family history with deep ties to New Orleans. Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next pontiff on Thursday following a two-day ...

Showers. A chance of thunderstorms this morning then thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Mostly cloudy.