No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope Leo

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center · Published: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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