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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Pope’s brother admits he will ‘probably tone it down’ on social media after far-right posts are revealed

Louis Prevost, the brother of the new Pope, has said that he’ll “probably tone it down” on social media after now-removed Facebook posts revealed that he has taken on some conspiracy theories pushed by the right.

The 73-year-old Floridian enjoys line dancing, but until recently, he also frequently shared missives on the social media platform, including attacks on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a post stating that those supporting former President Joe Biden had a “mental affliction.”

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