Pope Leo XIV's first call to his brother, John Prevost, following his election as the first American pope, was both emotional and humorous. Caught live by a reporter, the conversation showcased a typical brotherly dynamic, where Leo playfully reprimands John for missing two hours of calls. John expressed bittersweet feelings about the papacy changing their daily communication habits. This light-hearted moment illustrates the human connection that persists even through monumental life changes, coupled with excitement for future visits despite their time difference.
'Well, why don't you answer your phone?' Pope Leo said, with an accent befitting a New Lenox neighbor, before John could say anything.
Lamy characterized the history-making chat he witnessed as a shockingly normal conversation between brothers.
The elder Prevost said the ascension of his sibling to the papacy is somewhat bittersweet.
He explained that the two brothers were daily communicants - even regularly playing online word games over the iPad - but that will all change.
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