In a recent interview, Louis Prevost, the conservative brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, dismissed the notion that the new pontiff is "woke.
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He emphasized that while his brother may be more liberal than himself, he is not a far-left leader.
According to Fox News, Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy, has been characterized as a compromise candidate, bridging the gap between the traditional and progressive wings of the Roman Catholic Church. His brother, Louis Prevost, a vocal social conservative, has been quick to refute claims that Pope Leo XIV will be a "woke" successor to the late Pope Francis. The term "woke" is often used to describe a perceived awareness of social and political injustices.
In a conversation with Piers Morgan, host of "Uncensored," Louis Prevost was repeatedly asked if he believed his brother would be a "very liberal pope." He responded, "No, I do not," asserting that while Pope Leo XIV may not reverse the changes implemented by Pope Francis, he will not be a far-left leader. "He wasnt, like, super political," Prevost said, recalling their shared childhood. "Hes not left, hes not right, he looks at the whole scene, takes information from both sides, and somehow finds a way to go down the middle and not ruffle too many feathers."
Louis Prevost acknowledged that his brother, like other members of the church, has criticized President Donald Trump's handling of the migrant crisis. However, he stressed that Pope Leo XIV "understands that theres laws involved." He added, "He may take offense with the method in which theyre moving people out and comment on that," but ultimately, "you still have to follow the rules of the law."
When asked about the possibility of a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, Louis Prevost predicted some friction. "If and when he meets with President Trump, I dont doubt there will be some bumps in the discussion and some heated conversation," he said, but "I dont think either of them will blow up like we saw with Trump and Zelenskyy in the White House."
Morgan then suggested that Pope Leo XIV might lean towards the "woke" side, a notion that Louis Prevost was quick to dismiss. "I dont even know that Id go that far to say hes woke," Prevost answered. "Hes probably much more liberal than I am, but thats us." He highlighted the Pope's work with the poor in Peru as a testament to his character.
On the topic of contentious issues within the Church, such as the push for female priests and the endorsement of gay marriage, Louis Prevost was clear. "No, I dont see him allowing priests to marry, or women to be priests. I dont see him-hes not that liberal that Ive seen, no," he said, later suggesting, "I dont think well see him endorse gay marriage."
Louis Prevost emphasized his brother's deep-rooted Catholicism and adherence to Church rules. "I think because of his studies in canon law and his background, he's still-at his roots he's Catholic, and he follows the rules of the Church, and he may be able to change some rules or modify some rules as Pope, I don't see him going there," Prevost said. "I just in all the years we've grown up together, he may be liberal on some things, but there's still that basic, you have to maintain, you know, the rules of the Church."
In response to Morgan's suggestion that Pope Leo XIV might be more conservative than President Trump, Louis Prevost responded, "Well, I don't know that Id go that far," Prevost said. "He understands the laws are there for a reason, and they're meant to be followed." This statement underscores the Pope's commitment to upholding the rule of law, a cornerstone of conservative values.
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