A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, confirming his fandom for the Chicago baseball team. The first American pontiff in history was caught on camera as his face twisted when White Sox closer Bobby Jenks closed out a 5-3

Following his election as the first American Pope, Leo XIV's love for US sports gained attention after viral footage showed him at the 2005 World Series cheering for the Chicago White Sox. He’s also a fan of the NBA’s “Nova Knicks,

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, as he is a known White Sox fan.