The Catholic Church's new power players: Americans
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No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope LeoNo one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'
Tue, 22 September 2026Sat, 3 October 2026
What it is about
Robert PrevostPope Leo XIVThe Catholic ChurchHoly SeeAmerican CatholicsRomeUnited StatesCardinal Robert PrevostLeoAmerican
Who published it, and when
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Le Monde English
NPR News
22 Sept, 17:00over 11 days3 Oct, 09:00
How it spread - 2 original reports
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- Le Monde English17:00first to report
They hold key positions at the Holy See and are establishing think tanks, foundations and universities in Rome. In the wake of their compatriot Robert Prevost, who became Pope Leo XIV in 2025 and whose popularity continues to grow in the United States, American Catholics are throwing their full weight into shaping Catholicism.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- NPR News09:00edited after publishing
previously
No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope LeoWhen 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.