Louis Prevost, the older brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, has become involved in controversy after a series of his social media posts were discovered. These posts contain strong political opinions and language that many people find offensive, particularly toward former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders.
The posts, found on Prevost’s Facebook page, have led to concerns about how they might affect the new Pope’s reputation and the Catholic Church as a whole. Several of the posts show Prevost’s strong support for former President Donald Trump and his sharp criticism of the Democratic Party. One post shared a video clip of Pelosi from 1996 along with a caption that attacked her position on tariffs, using highly offensive and vulgar language to describe her.
The New York Post reported that the shared caption, which Prevost did not write, read, “These f***ing liberals crying about tariffs is just unreal. Do they not know that there is a thing called video? Just listen to what this drunk c*** has to say In the mid 90s long before her husband had grindr dates.”
Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares posts that hurt the new Pope’s image
Another post shared a video making fun of people who some Republicans claim suffer from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a term used to describe extreme negative reactions to the President’s policies. Prevost’s comments, like lefties should be, “tarred, feathered and rode out of town on a donkey, or worse, shot or strung up for screwing with people’s lives so much,” made it clear that he agreed with the video’s message.
Other posts revealed Prevost’s opinions on different political issues, including his support for isolationism, his disapproval of the Democratic Party, and his praise for figures like Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance. One post claimed that Democrats should be arrested for treason because of their meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Another post included a meme showing a mental hospital and implying that liberals belonged there before the 1970s. Yet another post suggested that before “lefties” took control of schools, they would have been harshly punished for their actions. These posts show a consistent pattern of conservative views and strong criticism of the Democratic Party, with some even hinting at violence.
The discovery of these posts has attracted significant media attention and raised concerns about how they might affect Pope Leo XIV. Some worry that Prevost’s openly political stance and use of offensive language could harm the Pope’s public image and the Catholic Church’s reputation, especially since the Church tries to remain neutral in political matters.
Prevost has admitted that he and his brother have discussed politics in the past and that they do not always agree. After his brother became Pope, Prevost told CBS News that he had changed his online activity and public statements to avoid causing trouble for his brother and the Church.
Published: May 12, 2025 12:12 pm