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Pope Leo XIV asked fan 'White Sox or Cubs?' before autographing baseball at the Vatican
It's not often that the sports world becomes enamored with the papal selection process, but that changed when word broke of Pope Leo XIV's selection as the first American pope last week. As soon as the world found out the new pope was from Chicago, sports folks immediately dug in to see where he stands as a fan of sports teams in the Windy City.
Pope Leo XIV Confirms White Sox Fandom After Being Elected as 1st American Pope
Amid conflicting reports about which Windy City team the new pope roots for, Chico Harlan of the Washington Post noted Friar Joseph Farrell texted Pope Leo and received a one-word response confirming that he's a Chicago White Sox fan.
The new pope, who was born in Chicago, said that tennis is his favorite sport. Pope Leo XIV, born and raised in Chicago, has captured global attention for two reasons: his historic role as the first ...
It still may be hard to believe, but the new pope is from Chicago. In just a few days, those who consider Pope Leo XIV their ...
In a move that bridges centuries of tradition with the digital age, Pope Leo XIV is officially keeping the papacy online.
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