No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope Leo
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes. (Image credit: Franco Origlia)
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Published3 h ago (Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT)
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AuthorScott Detrow