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You could have made a fortune betting on an American pope

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You could have made a lot of money by betting against the conventional conclave wisdom. Why it matters: Prediction markets never saw it coming: the selection of Chicago native Robert Prevost, the first American to ascend to the papacy in history and now Pope Leo XIV. State of play: The papal odds…
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News video: American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Moment

American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Moment 03:35

 In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its...

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