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

Cardinals chose a quiet Francis ally who had spent years in Peru and was seen as a measured leader with no major surprises.

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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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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.

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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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