Louis Prevost sat down with Newsmax’s Ed Henry to share the whirlwind of emotions when his brother became the first American pope. Watching from his Florida home, Louis saw the historic announcement on NEWSMAX—the same network that’s unafraid to champion conservative values while others push liberal agendas.
He described his brother Pope Leo XIV as a “man of the people” raised in a blue-collar Chicago suburb. The two brothers grew up in a home where faith mattered more than politics. Louis recalled how the future pope turned an ironing board into a makeshift altar as a boy, practicing communion with candy wafers.
The moment the white smoke appeared over Rome, Louis felt pride—but also loss. He admitted wondering if he’ll ever hug his brother again, now that the world claims him. “It’s God’s will,” Louis said, echoing the quiet resolve that defines this historic pontiff.
Louis revealed they’d talked hours before the conclave. When asked if he’d accept the papacy, Pope Leo XIV reportedly answered, “If God wants it, I’ll serve.” No career politicians here—just a humble man answering heaven’s call.
The brothers’ Midwestern roots shine through. Louis joked that the pope still loves White Sox baseball and greasy diner food. This isn’t some ivory-tower theologian—it’s a regular guy who understands hardworking Americans.
When liberals mocked the choice of an American pope, Louis fired back: “He’ll prove them wrong.” He stressed his brother’s commitment to traditional values, not the woke nonsense infiltrating some churches.
The interview closed with Louis urging Americans to pray for his brother. “They’ll attack him,” he warned, referencing left-wing media already criticizing the pope’s conservative stances. But Louis believes truth wins—just like it did when that South Chicago kid became Christ’s vicar on earth.
This isn’t just a papal story. It’s a reminder that greatness comes from faith, family, and the heartland—not coastal elites. Pope Leo XIV’s rise gives every small-town kid hope that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things.
