The first time an American was chosen to lead the Catholic church, Robert Prevost was chosen on May 8 to be the next pope. Although this has surprised some, it appears that the man himself may have been confident.
Prior to the conclave, Robert, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, talked with his brother over the phone about the likelihood that he would be elected.
John, the elder brother of Pope Leo, talked about the “shocking” occasion in a recent interview, reflecting on his feelings when the future pope was revealed.
John, a retired Catholic school principal who lives in the south suburban area of New Lenox, Illinois.
Said he learned of the news at the same time as everyone else and has hardly had time to even comprehend what has happened.
He mentioned that, for apparent reasons, his phone and iPad started to display a barrage of messages while he was on the phone and watching events on TV.
