Behind the scenes at the conclave with Japan's Cardinal Kikuchi Isao
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Pope Leo XIV was elected by 133 cardinals from all over the world – including the Archbishop of Tokyo, Cardinal Kikuchi Isao. The 66-year-old spoke exclusively with NHK on May 12, offering a rare glimpse inside the secretive conclave. *The interview, translated from Japanese, has been edited for brevity and clarity.