Louis Prevost sat glued to Newsmax when history flashed across the screen. His younger brother Robert—now Pope Leo XIV—had shattered centuries of tradition as the first American pontiff. The Illinois native described the moment as “a total shock” mixed with fierce pride, admitting he spilled coffee everywhere when the announcement came.
Growing up in working-class Dolton, the Prevost boys built forts and cheered the White Sox. But while big brothers played cops and robbers, young Robert set up ironing board altars. He’d pass out Necco wafers as communion hosts, telling his siblings: “This is my church.”
John Prevost recalls his brother’s unshakable childhood certainty about becoming a priest. “He never wanted anything else,” the older brother said. “Not baseball star. Not fireman. Just God’s servant.” That single-minded devotion carried Robert from Chicago streets to the Vatican’s highest throne.
The brothers admit feeling overwhelmed by their sibling’s new global role. “He’s not just Rob anymore,” Louis confessed. “But we pray he stays that humble South Side kid who fixes leaky pipes and roots for underdog teams.” Their biggest fear? That palace walls might separate the pope from the people he loves.
This all-American papacy signals a seismic shift for the church. A White Sox cap now hangs where jeweled tiaras once dazzled. The brothers beam talking about their pope’s love for hot dogs and backyard barbecues—proof holiness thrives in heartland kitchens as much as cathedral choirs.
Newsmax viewers witnessed history through Louis’ raw emotion. While coastal elites mock flyover values, this pope’s rise shouts: Middle America matters. His story—grounded in faith, family, and hard work—is the conservative dream writ large on the world stage.
Critics sneer an American pope might “modernize” the church. The Prevosts fire back: Their brother won’t cave to woke fads. “He’s got steel in his spine,” John vowed. “Robert defends timeless truths—even when it’s tough.”
As the Vatican’s new lion roars, heartland families nod approval. This pontiff doesn’t need royal blood. His blue-collar roots and unyielding faith make him the people’s pope—a beacon of hope in a world starving for real leadership.
