Louis Prevost, the estranged eldest brother of Pope Leo XIV, confessed to "everything short of murder and incest" during a penance with the pontiff. Prevost, 73, who is described as a MAGA supporter and the family's "black sheep," sought out his brother for confession, believing his sins were too severe for an average priest. He admitted that he approached Pope Leo XIV to hear his confession, and after initial hesitation, the Pope agreed during a visit in October. Prevost revealed that he shared details of his past 50 years with the Pope, confirming his brother's suspicions and marking his return to the Catholic Church. While Prevost did not specify the exact nature of his confessions, he implied they were significant, leading to reactions of shock and amusement from the interview panel.
Prevost also discussed his public persona as a "MAGA kind of guy," acknowledging that he has toned down his online rhetoric, including his social media posts, to avoid causing controversy for his family. He mentioned that his brother John Prevost had advised him to be less vocal about offensive topics. Prevost attributed the closer bond between his two younger brothers, Leo XIV and John, to his long absence while serving in the US Navy, recalling that he used to "beat them up all the time" while they were growing up. He indicated that his brothers speak almost daily, while he speaks with the Pope perhaps once a week. The article also notes that Prevost's controversial online posts, including an insult directed at Rep. Nancy Pelosi, resurfaced after Pope Leo XIV's election.