{"book":{"book":"American Pope: Leo XIV’s Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City","author":"Scott Detrow and Daniel Burke","publicationYear":"","description":"American Pope: Leo XIV’s Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s historic journey to leading the Catholic Church. The biography details his rise as the first American to assume the papal office in the institution's 2,000-year history. Drawing on extensive reporting across Peru, Chicago, and Rome, the book paints an intimate portrait of the pontiff. The narrative is shaped by firsthand accounts from his friends, confidants, and family members. It also incorporates unique perspectives from his classmates, fellow clergy, and Vatican insiders to explore his upbringing and path to the papacy.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2160x2160+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F34%2F26%2F1da9572e434c9f265b6bb0dea9f5%2F269d2fd0-3e65-446b-9b98-bdba48d3bfbf.jpg","date":"2026-10-29"}}