Pope Leo's Brother Says Siblings Limit Political Discussions
The middle brother of Pope Leo discussed his relationship with their eldest sibling, who has received public praise from President Trump. John Prevost told CNN the brothers talk regularly but avoid debating politics. He said families fight but family is forever.
vaticannews.vaJohn Prevost, the middle of three brothers, said he and his siblings maintain a relationship that includes regular conversations while limiting discussions of politics. " Trump wrote on Truth Social last month that he liked Louis more than the pope. "We keep politics to a limit," Prevost said.
"At certain times the topic may come up, but nothing he may say is going to change my opinion and nothing I may say is going to change his opinion, so why discuss it? " He added that the brothers still talk regularly and love each other despite occasional disagreements. " Prevost continued.
The comments come after public remarks about differences between the pope and his eldest brother. The family dynamic has drawn attention following the election of Pope Leo. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social preferring Louis over the pope.
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John Prevost spoke to CNN about family relationship and politics.
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Potential Impact
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The interview provides public insight into the Prevost family's handling of political differences.
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The story highlights how some families navigate political disagreements.
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Attention on the pope's family may continue in media coverage.
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