Overview

• Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, has faced backlash for controversial social media posts, including one referring to Nancy Pelosi with an offensive term.
• Prevost’s posts include MAGA-aligned rhetoric, such as memes mocking progressive values and claims about immigrant criminal activity, raising concerns over their impact on the pope’s image.
• Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has emphasized unity and social justice, a stark contrast to his brother’s partisan online behavior.
• Observers are debating whether Louis Prevost’s actions could undermine Pope Leo XIV’s efforts to address divisions within the Catholic Church and promote dialogue.
• The revelations come just days after Pope Leo XIV’s election, with media coverage drawing attention to the tension between his inclusive papal mission and his brother’s inflammatory views.