Pope Leo XIV’s brother, Louis Prevost, shared the wild moment he found out his younger sibling became the first American pope. Watching Newsmax from his Florida home, Louis saw the historic announcement and joked about their humble Chicago roots. “I almost fell off my couch!” he said, laughing about childhood days when he’d push his brother down the stairs.
Louis described Pope Leo as a “regular guy” who once played priest with an ironing board altar and Necco wafers. The brothers grew up in a hardworking family where faith and toughness mattered. “Bob never wanted fame—just to serve God,” Louis said, recalling how his brother rejected the idea of an American pope days before getting elected.
The contrast between the brothers is stark. While Pope Leo pushes church unity, Louis proudly shares MAGA memes and slams Democrats like Nancy Pelosi. “We disagree on politics, but family comes first,” he shrugged. Critics say the pope’s globalist views clash with Louis’ America-first pride, but both brothers laugh off the divide.
Louis ribbed the Vatican’s “fancy robes,” saying his brother still prefers White Sox games over pomp. He called the papal election a miracle for their blue-collar hometown, where kids now dream bigger. “This proves anyone can rise up with faith and grit,” he said, tearing up.
Newsmax viewers cheered Louis’ blunt style, with many calling him “every conservative’s uncle.” His viral interview highlighted the quiet tension between the pope’s moderate tone and his family’s Trump-era values. Supporters argue it shows real Americans can shape history without losing their roots.
The pope’s team downplays political splits, focusing on his pastoral work. But Louis’ unfiltered pride in his brother’s rise—and his own conservative chops—resonates with heartland voters. “Faith, family, freedom—that’s our DNA,” he said. “Bob’s got a big job, but he’s still my little brother.”
As the Church grapples with cultural divides, Louis’ story reminds traditionalists that even popes come from families with strong opinions. His Newsmax shoutout became a rallying cry for conservatives who want leaders grounded in real American life, not global elite circles.
The Prevosts’ journey—from Chicago stairs to the Vatican—proves ordinary people can achieve the extraordinary. Louis’ message to skeptics? “Don’t underestimate prayer, patriotism, or a brother who tells it like it is.”
