New Interview with Pope Leo XIV's Older Brother John Prevost Reveals What Happened When the Pope Called his Local Bank

 Pope Leo’s Brother John Prevost explores the complicated family dynamics surrounding the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost. (Image - Beth Verdun) John Prevost in a new interview (full video at bottom) from May 6, 2026, with CNN’s Erin Burnett on her show “OutFront:”

John Prevost revealed what happened when the Pope called his local bank to change his address and the teller hung up on him. The piece centers on an interview with the Pope’s brother, John Prevost, who provides a rare, candid look into their family’s reaction to Robert’s rise to the papacy and the political friction involving their other brother, Louis Prevost. CNN's Burnett also questioned how Prevost rises above President Donald Trump’s recent accusation that Leo is “endangering a lot of Catholics” and asked how his “life has changed because of your brother’s role?” She also noted the death threats John Prevost has received.

Family Dynamics:

  • Family Conflict: John Prevost describes a family divided by politics, a dynamic that many families can relate to, but one that is amplified by the global stage of the Vatican. He highlights that "families fight" but "family is forever".

  • A "Regular" Family: Despite the high-profile nature of Pope Leo XIV's role, John emphasizes that they are essentially a normal family from Chicago with long-standing disagreements. 

  • John’s Perspective: John acts as the "middle man" in the narrative, expressing pride in his brother the Pope. He portrays the Pope as someone who tries to stay above the politics, even within his own family.

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