On May 8, Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has held the papal office. His emotional family, particularly his brother Louis, expressed pride and amazement. Raised in Chicago, the Pope spent significant time in South America and Italy as a missionary and head of the Augustinian Order. His mother, Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent, and his father Louis Marius Prevost, with both French and Italian heritage, emphasize the Pope's rich familial background and dedication to faith, deeply influencing his spiritual journey.
"I'm almost speechless. It's just mind-blowing that my brother was elected pope today," Louis Martín Prevost, the older brother of Pope Leo XIV told NBC News.
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American pope and has connections rooted in Chicago, Peru, and Italy, influencing his life and choices.
Mildred Martínez, the Pope's mother, emphasized the family’s devotion to faith, with her sisters becoming nuns; she leaves behind a legacy of education and community involvement.
Louis Marius Prevost, the Pope's father, has French and Italian roots and was born in Chicago, showcasing the diverse heritage of the new pope.
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