‘A whole lot of pride’: Brothers of Pope Leo XIV react to his election

Pope Leo XIV grew up in Chicago and has deep roots there The Prevost brothers spoke about what it was like to find out their brother was elected as the new pope Shocking surprising exciting stated one of Pope Leo XIV s brothers I m almost speechless Its just mind-blowing that my brother was elected pope in the present day When the cardinal came out and began to read his name I knew I knew Roberto And he did and I just freaked out It s Rob Oh my god ' His brothers say Pope Leo XIV becoming the first pope from America makes it even more special Shock disbelief a whole lot of pride noted John Prevost brother of Pope Leo XIV A whole lot of Is this for real He s not only the pope he s the first American pope from Chicago and my brother Pope Leo XIV s brothers say they teased him about being the pope when he was just Once he became a cardinal they thought it could one day become a reality