Chiara Nava Louis Prevost , brother of Pope Leo XIV , expressed emotion at the news of the Pope's surgery for cancer. " What I know now is that he is in good hands and in good shape, " he said, admitting that the news of the operation was a shock for him. Louis also revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer , a circumstance that makes the family's time even more delicate.
In his speech, Louis emphasized how they both try to face the disease with a positive attitude. He also said he suggested his brother return to the United States to receive the necessary treatment. The Pope, according to his account, responded that there are highly trained doctors in Italy too.
Pope Leo XIV: Louis Prevost's words and his comparison with his brother
“ I'm also undergoing treatment for cancer ,” Louis Prevost explained , recounting his personal journey and his closeness to his brother during a time that, in his words, has aroused concern and surprise. “ We're both positive people ,” he added, expressing confidence in their ability to cope with the situation.
Louis then reportedly advised the Pontiff to return to the United States for treatment. The response attributed to Leo XIV was reassuring regarding the quality of Italian healthcare: " There are excellent doctors " in our country too.
Hope after surgery
Among the things Louis found encouraging was the news that the tumor had been removed . “ The good news is that, even though it was bad, they removed the entire tumor ,” he said, expressing relief at what he had been told.
His words convey the perspective of a family member who, despite grappling with his own illness, tries to maintain faith and support his brother . For any information on the Pontiff's health and the outcome of the surgery, official communications from the Holy See and the doctors treating him remain essential.