He was the dark horse no one saw coming. Now, Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV—the first American ever elected to the papacy. In this special edition of Arroyo Grande, we go inside the conclave that shocked the world.

Veteran Vatican journalist Diane Montagna joins us to reveal what really happened in the Sistine Chapel—from backroom maneuvering to the quiet rise of a little-known cardinal. We also explore what Leo’s Creole roots in New Orleans and his years in Peru might mean for the future of the Church.

In the second half, the Conclave Crew returns. Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal sit down with Raymond to unpack the new pope’s first moves, the meaning behind his name, and what his election signals about the road ahead.

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