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One of Pope Leo’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Talk About Cars.
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One of Pope Leo’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Talk About Cars.

NY Times · Jun 9, 2026, 9:12 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips and once searched for a teddy bear for Mr. Lovera’s future wife.

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