5 Fun Facts About Pope Leo XIV Told by His Brother
John Prevost, the older brother of Pope Leo XIV, gave an interview on December 17th to the American media outlet National Catholic Reporter.
Between arguments over the family car, memories of childhood dinners, and a passion for football, this testimony sheds a unique light on the journey of the man who is now at the head of the Church.
In the Pope's private life. On May 8, 2025, when Leo XIV appeared on the Loggia balcony, few people knew him. Many journalists quickly tried to paint his portrait, gathering information here and there. But in recent months, it has undoubtedly been the new pope's family members who have revealed the most about him. First and foremost, John Prevost, Robert Prevost's older brother. He spoke on December 17, 2025, with the National Catholic Reporter to talk about his childhood alongside the future pope. From this interview emerged some interesting anecdotes about Leo XIV:
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THE FIRST TO GET THE FAMILY CAR
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