Why the conclave elected Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV

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The Vatican's veil of secrecy is beginning to lift, shedding light on how 133 cardinals from around he world unexpectedly coalesced behind Chicago native Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV.
The big picture: Prevost benefitted from being the "least American" of the U.S. cardinals, from…

This story appeared on axios.com, 2025-05-09 20:07:45.
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