Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope

Peruvian Catholics in US rejoice over Pope Leo, an adopted son of Peru

Peruvian Catholics in different U.S. cities shared what it meant to them seeing Pope Leo XIV, "Papa León," step out on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

‘I couldn’t believe I heard his name.’ Former Staten Island priest details 30-year friendship with Pope Leo

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rev. Joseph Mostardi was watching TV in Ocean City, New Jersey, when he saw Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV — a man he’s known as a friend for over 30 years.

Pope Leo's Big Sibling Reveals Why 'I Told My Brother He Was Weird' — and More Family Memories

Plus: See PEOPLE's new cover marking Pope Leo XIV's historic risePope LeoPope Leo XIV made history, but for his family, the announcement struck closer to homeBorn in Chicago on Sept. 14, 1955, the pope grew up with his older brothers, Louis and John, in the Chicago suburb of DoltonIn this week's issue of PEOPLE, his brother is opening up about his younger sibling's lifelong devotion to his faith, even in the face of some mild childhood teasingAs…

LOPEZ: New Pope arrives in Chicago style

My favorite early fact about Pope Bob from Chicago comes from his talkative brother, John. Local reporters found John right away as the world met Pope Leo XIV. Fake news I may have repeated initially had the new pontiff as…

Pope Leo’s Oldest Brother Is A Facebook MAGA Uncle

Pope Leo XIV's oldest brother appears to be a classic MAGA uncle, a true Florida man who haunts Facebook by day and night.

The brother of the new Pope Leo XIV makes a stir on the Internet with pöbeleien.