Staff Reports
The new Pope’s family is making waves with their fiery conservative views. While Pope Leo XIV seeks middle ground, his relatives aren’t holding back. Their blunt opinions on American politics reveal a split between Vatican diplomacy and raw political passion.
Louis Prevost, the Pope’s brother, slammed claims that the pontiff is “woke.” He insisted his brother respects tradition and won’t cave to radical leftist agendas. Though more liberal than Louis, the Pope reportedly avoids extremism, aiming to “not ruffle too many feathers.” This tightrope walk leaves conservatives hopeful he’ll block progressive overreach.
The Prevost family’s social media activity exposes their MAGA loyalties. Louis shared a vulgar video mocking Nancy Pelosi as a “drunk c*” and backed Trump’s border wall. These posts clash with the Pope’s criticism of harsh immigration tactics, sparking tension between faith and family politics.
While Pope Leo XIV supports immigration rights, his brother admits he “understands laws exist for a reason.” This nod to border enforcement reassures conservatives fearing open-border chaos. The Pope’s past rebuke of JD Vance’s faith-based deportation defenses shows he won’t rubber-stamp GOP policies either.
On LGBTQ+ issues, the Pope opposes “gender ideology” and same-sex adoption. His stance aligns with traditionalists who see woke culture as a threat to religious values. Though less progressive than Pope Francis, he avoids full culture-war combat—frustrating activists on both sides.
The family’s scorn isn’t reserved for Democrats alone. Louis reportedly called Biden a “TRAITOR,” echoing Trump’s base. This MAGA fervor highlights the rift between the Vatican’s global vision and American conservatives’ America-first zeal.
Pope Leo XIV’s balancing act faces mounting pressure. Can he unite a divided church while his family fuels partisan fires? For now, traditionalists celebrate his resistance to woke reforms—but wonder if his kin will drag him deeper into the political arena.
The Prevosts embody conservative defiance against liberal elites. Their unapologetic Trump-era rhetoric resonates with working-class patriots, even as the Pope preaches moderation. This clash of faith and faction could redefine Catholicism’s role in a polarized world.
