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Louis Prevost’s heart raced as he stared at his TV screen. The Florida resident—and brother of the new pope—told Newsmax he learned about his brother’s historic election while watching the conservative network. “Shock and awe,” Louis said, describing the moment America got its first pope.
Just days earlier, Louis had asked his brother if he’d accept the papacy if chosen. Pope Leo XIV responded plainly: “It’s God’s will. It’s in His hands.” The answer didn’t surprise Louis. His brother had been preparing for this since childhood, turning ironing boards into altars and handing out Necco wafers as “communion.”
While other kids played cops and robbers, young Robert Prevost preached sermons to his family. His brothers knew early on he was destined for greatness. “He never doubted his calling,” Louis said. “Not once.”
The pope’s blue-collar Chicago roots shaped him. He’s a White Sox fan who never lost touch with ordinary folks. “He’s just a regular guy,” Louis insisted. “That’s why he’ll lead well.”
America’s pope represents a victory for faithful Christians tired of coastal elites. A Midwestern kid who loves baseball and Jesus now leads the Catholic Church. It’s a story only possible in this great nation.
Louis admits the family faces sacrifices. “Will I ever hug him again?” he wondered. The Vatican’s walls can’t erase a brother’s love—but protocol complicates simple joys.
This moment proves God still lifts up humble servants. While liberals mock traditional values, a man who cherished them since childhood now occupies St. Peter’s throne.
“He’ll do amazing things,” Louis said. For patriots and believers worldwide, Pope Leo XIV’s rise signals hope—a reminder that faith and family still shape history’s greatest moments.
