The Making of an American Pope
Briefly

John Prevost, retired principal and brother of Pope Leo XIV, grapples with newfound fame and public demands following his brother's papacy. His frustration is evident, expressing anger over unsolicited attention as people reach out to him for connections with the Pope. Requests flood his mailbox and home phone, including business proposals and personal asks. Amid the challenges of being related to someone in such a high-profile position, he struggles with balancing personal life and public expectations, making the situation quite overwhelming.
John Prevost, a retired high school principal, expressed frustration over unwelcome fame after his brother was named Pope Leo XIV, saying, "I'm ticked, I didn't want to be, but I'm so angry."
John Prevost's mailbox is flooded with requests, including a 30-page proposal from an accounting firm for sorting out Vatican finances, highlighting the unexpected demands placed on him.
Read at time.com
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