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The Independent UK
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Pope Leo’s brother addresses pontiff’s relationship with ‘MAGA-type’ sibling

Leo XIV Donald Trump John Prevost
  • Pope Leo XIV's brother, John Prevost, has discussed the family's continued closeness despite political differences and recent criticism from Donald Trump.
  • The three Prevost brothers, including Pope Leo, maintain weekly contact, largely avoiding political discussions due to their differing views.
  • Donald Trump previously praised Pope Leo's eldest brother, Louis, as “MAGA-type” while rebuking the pontiff over his stance on the Iran war.
  • Pope Leo has consistently called for peace in the Middle East following the Iran war, which Donald Trump initiated alongside Israel.
  • Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Pope Leo, falsely claiming he supports Iran having nuclear weapons, to which the pontiff reiterated the Church's opposition to all nuclear weapons.

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