So, he was chosen from among the non-obvious papabile (cardinals who are considered likely candidates for the papal throne – Ed. This means that he is a compromise figure, given that none of the obvious papabile gained the necessary majority.

I have previously spoken about three axes that will define this conclave: Global South – West, American-centrism – anti-Americanism, conservatism – liberalism. So, the conclave managed to combine only the Global South and the West, with a gravity towards the West. As for the second, Trump will be happy, though not for long. As for the third, the choice of name says it all.

Here are the Popes Leo in the past:

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