I smell PR spin... As we've seen in other posts of this site, the more significant influence on Leo was his immersion in the liberation theology soaked Latin American experience. That's the key to understand his choice by Francis as his successor!
vaticannews.va"Leo from Chicago" - The Documentary"Leo from Chicago" - The DocumentaryThe Vatican Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary "Leo from Chicago," with interviews, footage, and images that trace the history and explore the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States, including in-depth interviews with Louis and John Prevost. A production by journalists Deborah Castellano Lubov, Salvatore Cernuzio, and Felipe Herrera-Espaliat.10 November 2025, 18:00
"Leo from Chicago" - The DocumentaryThe Vatican Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary "Leo from Chicago," with interviews, footage, and images that trace the history and explore the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States, including in-depth interviews with Louis and John Prevost. A production by journalists Deborah Castellano Lubov, Salvatore Cernuzio, and Felipe Herrera-Espaliat.10 November 2025, 18:00
Personality cult pill helps to swallow heresies
Well, at least he was not a bouncer in a seedy night club.