Pope Leo XIV’s Brother Defends Offensive Online Posts

Louis Prevost, brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, is facing criticism for sharing inflammatory and profane social media posts, including referring to Nancy Pelosi with a slur and calling for Democrats who met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to be arrested for treason. Prevost, a Trump supporter, also posted memes mocking liberals and gender issues, and he has confirmed he stands by his actions, though he expressed some regret given his brother's papacy. The controversy has drawn attention to the ideological divide between the siblings and raised questions about its impact on Pope Leo XIV’s leadership and public image. Prevost stated that despite his far-right rhetoric, he expects Pope Leo XIV to pursue a moderate path for the Catholic Church, without significant progressive reforms. The Vatican has not issued a comment on the matter. It is unclear whether Pope Leo XIV will address his brother's online behavior.