US EditionLeo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope
- Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pontiff and first U.S. Pope, announced live as white smoke rose over the Sistine Chapel.
- Prevost’s rise followed a long mission career in Peru and seminary training, with family surprised yet proud, recalling a childhood neighbor predicting his papacy.
- John Prevost from New Lenox, Illinois, described daily phone calls with his brother, their political talks, and moments playing Wordle before and after the election.
- John Prevost said, "It's quite an honor; it's quite once in a lifetime," and noted people will watch him closely as "he's not going to be real far left."
- Prevost's election signals a significant responsibility and potential future impact for the Church, though John expressed uncertainty over maintaining their close communication.
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Pope Leo XIV’s brother, John Prevost of New Lenox, recalls ‘disbelief’ over his sibling being chosen
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in New Lenox and called his niece.They watched in awe as the name of his brother, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was announced.“She started screaming because it was her uncle," John Prevost said in an inteview at his home in New Lenox. "And I was in the moment of disbelief that this cannot be possible because it’s too far …
Leo XIV's brother, John, recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel, revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother's name was announced."She started screaming because it was her uncle and I was in the moment of disbelief that this cannot be possible because it's too far from what we thought would happen," Prevost said Thursday in an interview with The Associate…
Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling 'disbelief' over sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel, revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother's name was announced. “She started screaming because it was her uncle and I was in the moment of disbelief that this cannot be possible because it’s too far from what we thought would happen," Prevost said Thursday in an interview with The Associat…
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