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Pope's Brother Faces Backlash Over Controversial Rants

5/13/2025

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Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, is under fire for his inflammatory pro-Trump and anti-liberal social media rants. His derogatory remarks about Democrats have sparked outrage, prompting him to seek a quieter life to protect his brother's reputation. The Prevost family, hailing from Dolton, Illinois, has long grappled with their contrasting political beliefs.

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Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, is under fire for his inflammatory pro-Trump and anti-liberal social media rants. His derogatory remarks about Democrats have sparked outrage, prompting him to seek a quieter life to protect his brother's reputation. The Prevost family, hailing from Dolton, Illinois, has long grappled with their contrasting political beliefs.