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Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

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NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced.

  2. America Magazine

    Pope Leo XIV’s brother says he’s in ‘disbelief’ (opens America Magazine)

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    These brothers talked on the phone every day. Now one of them is the pope.

  3. The Republic

    Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope (opens The Republic)

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    NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced.

  4. CBS News

    Brother says Pope Leo XIV always (opens CBS News)

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    Louis Prevost told CBS News that he was "mind blown" after finding out the news that his brother was now Pope Leo XIV.

  5. WSVN Miami

    Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned

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