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Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, described the surreal moment he learned his younger sibling became the first American pontiff. The Florida resident was watching Newsmax when the historic announcement flashed across the screen. “I nearly fell out my recliner,” said Prevost, who immediately called relatives to confirm the news.
The brothers grew up in a blue-collar Chicago suburb where Leo XIV (then Robert Prevost) staged mock Masses using an ironing board as an altar. “While me and John were playing ball, Bobby was handing out Necco wafer Communion hosts,” Louis recalled. Their mother kept the future pope’s childhood cassock – sewn from an old bedsheet – as a family heirloom.
Political differences emerged as the brothers aged. Louis proudly displays Trump memorabilia at his Florida home, while the new pope drew liberal cheers by criticizing JD Vance’s faith policies. “We disagree on pacifism and some social issues,” Louis admitted, “but blood’s thicker than Vatican holy water.”
The staunch conservative slammed media attempts to paint his brother as a progressive reformer. “They’re desperate to claim him because he’s American, but Bobby’s no Francis 2.0,” Louis declared. He accused CNN and MSNBC of ignoring the pope’s pro-life record and traditional marriage stance.
Family members emphasized the pontiff’s middle-class roots and love for White Sox baseball. “He’s just a South Side kid who happens to wear the Fisherman’s Ring,” said Louis, referencing their childhood home’s proximity to Comiskey Park. The brothers still argue about the Cubs’ cursed 108-year championship drought.
Louis predicted his brother would surprise critics by upholding Church traditions while addressing modern challenges. “He’ll defend the unborn as fiercely as he’ll clean up Vatican corruption,” the retired mechanic asserted. The pope’s first act reportedly involved reinstating Latin Mass options banned under Francis.
Newsmax viewers praised the network’s exclusive interview as a counter to “liberal media bias.” “Finally, someone asking real questions instead of pushing the woke agenda,” commented one supporter. Louis’ folksy demeanor and America-first comments trended on Truth Social within hours.
The papal sibling closed with a message to working-class Catholics: “My brother hasn’t forgotten where he came from. He’ll make this proud nation – and our sainted mother Mildred – proud.” As he signed off, Louis grinned and added, “Now maybe those Vatican bigshots will finally learn to grill a proper bratwurst.”
