Brother of Pope Leo XIV Shares Childhood Memories of First American Pontiff

Election of Pope Leo XIV

• ⛪ Cardinal Robert Pos, a Chicago native, was elected Pope on Thursday, making history as the first American pontiff.
• 🤯 His brother, Louis Martin Prevost, described the moment as a "blow, a shock" that still hasn't fully sunk in.
• 📺 Prevost recounted watching the announcement with his wife, initially dismissing the possibility due to his brother's US origin and relative youth.
• ⏱️ The period between the white smoke and the announcement of the new pope felt like an "eternity".

Family and Faith

• 💖 The election is seen as an amazing moment for the family, especially on the eve of Mother's Day, honoring their parents' devotion to the Catholic Church.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Prevost noted that their parents were very supportive of Robert's calling, contrasting with his own childhood teasing.
• 😇 When asked if Pope Leo XIV was always a good child, Prevost humorously refused to answer to avoid getting his brother in trouble, but stated overall he was "an angel."

Personal Connection to the Pope

• 📞 Despite the historic event, Prevost has not yet spoken to his brother, though they tried to reach him.
• 💬 He stated that while he will address him as "His Holiness" publicly, he will always see him as "Rob," his little brother.
• 🙏 The family is incredibly proud and considers the event a remarkable blessing for America.