"He was a nice kidâmost of the time. He'd do a little dance when he won, and if he lost, heâd accuse us of cheating."
"He expressed such a young, insightful understanding of forgiveness, saying, 'But I forgive you. Not now, because you cheated, but someday, I will forgive you.'"
The article explores the childhood of Robert Prevost, who is now known as Pope Leo XIV. Interviews with family and friends paint a picture of him as a competitive yet fundamentally good-natured child. His older brother, Louis Prevost, describes him as an 'angel.' Neighbors and childhood friends recall playful moments, illustrating his competitiveness in games like street hockey. Notably, one friend shares how Prevost linked the names of his Hot Wheels cars to religious figures, indicating an early inclination towards leadership and spirituality, while also displaying a unique understanding of forgiveness at a young age.
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