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Louis Prevost, the Florida-based brother of Pope Leo XIV, described the surreal moment he learned his little brother became the first American pontiff. Watching Newsmax from his Port Charlotte home, Louis saw history unfold as cardinals elevated Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church. “Shock and awe,” he told reporters, recalling their Chicago childhood where Robert played “priest” with an ironing board altar while other kids roughhoused.
The pope’s brother revealed stark political differences between the siblings. Louis proudly shares MAGA memes online, while Pope Leo criticized Trump-era policies before his election. “We disagree sometimes,” Louis admitted, but insisted his brother would govern as “a man of the people” despite liberal fears about his moderate streak.
Their weekly phone calls took an urgent turn before the conclave. Louis pressed Robert: “Will you accept if they pick you?” The future pope answered, “It’s God’s will.” Now Louis wonders if he’ll ever hug his brother again – Vatican rules make family visits tough for working-class guys like him.
Conservatives hope Pope Leo’s Midwestern roots temper the church’s woke drift under Francis. The White Sox fan-turned-pontiff grew up fixing cars and mowing lawns, values that resonate with heartland patriots. But liberals cringe at his brother’s unfiltered support for border walls and energy independence.
Newsmax viewers saw raw humanity as Louis processed the election. “Just yesterday I was throwing him down the stairs,” he laughed, describing their blue-collar upbringing. Critics snipe about the pope’s retweets critiquing Trump, but Louis says true believers should trust a leader who puts faith before politics.
The brothers’ story exposes America’s cultural divide. Coastal elites cheer the historic election while dismissing heartland conservatives like Louis. But real Americans know family bonds outlast temporary disagreements – even when one sibling leads a billion Catholics worldwide.
Some worry the new pope might cave to radical environmentalists or immigration activists. Louis pushes back hard: “He’ll do great because he listens.” For MAGA faithful, that means hope that common sense can still triumph in hallowed halls.
As the Vatican adjusts to its American pastor, patriots nationwide rally behind a pope raised on hard work and hot dogs. Louis’ journey from Newsmax couch to papal sibling proves ordinary Americans can shape history – no ivy league degree required.
