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Pope Leo XIV Was a Total Underdog!

Plot twist in the Vatican! Everyone thought Italian Cardinal Parolin had the papal election in the bag, but outta nowhere, Chicago-born Robert Prevost surged ahead and snagged the papacy as Leo XIV. Parolin was the early favorite (even the betting sites said so!), but Prevost’s missionary cred and fresh vibe won over the cardinals. Someone even turned a $526 bet into $52K! Talk about a holy upset! #VaticanDrama #PapalElection #LeoXIV #PlotTwist #UnderdogWin #Culture