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The pope is a White Sox fan

Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova-Knicks ties

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.

For The Win on MSN · 2h

A White Sox fan dressed like Pope Leo and it was perfect

No, not the real pope. A fan decided to dress up like Pope Leo, who it turns out is a White Sox fan and NOT a Cubs die-hard. Amid all the clips of Pope Leo being spotted on 2005 World Series coverage (including with a photo in the stands! ), the fan walked around Rate Field in full garb.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 4h

2024 White Sox player: Pope Leo XIV maybe 'had to pray a few times watching us'

Erick Fedde, who started 21 games for the historically bad 2024 White Sox, joked that Pope Leo XIV maybe "had to pray a few times watching us.”

Chicago Shaped Pope Leo XIV

TIME · 2h

How Chicago Shaped Pope Leo XIV

He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

Chicago Tribune · 4h

How the new Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church in Chicago fell into disrepair — and what may lie ahead

Many sites associated with past popes’ lives have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church in Chicago closed years ago.

Associated Press News on MSN · 17h

‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff, the memes, doctored images and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago’s pizza and more loaded than its hot dog.

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago becomes 1st US pope

Yahoo · 1d

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago becomes first US pope

Chicago Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday after four rounds of voting as the new head of the Catholic Church after just 24 hours of conclave in the Sistine Chapel. As pontiff, the 69-year-old will take the name Leo XIV.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ at St. Mary’s on Chicago’s South Side

Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south suburbs, where he lived in Dolton and attended St. Mary’s parish before becoming Pope Leo XIV.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

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Pope Leo signals he will closely follow Francis and says AI represents challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV indicated on Saturday that his papacy will follow closely in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, telling ...

Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...

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Pope Leo XVI's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement

America's most European city is buzzing over the news that the Catholic Church's new pope is not only from the U.S. but also ...

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Pope Leo Is Notable for Reasons You Might Not Expect

Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV — has been elected, a mere 249 years after the founding of the nation.

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‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations

In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their ...

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Pope Leo Calls His Appointment a Cross and a Blessing in First Mass as Pontiff

R obert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, made history on Thursday, May 8, when he was elected as the first ...

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ESPN analyst says Pope Leo XIV should bless the Chicago Bulls in 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst thinks Pope Leo XIV should sway the NBA Draft Lottery in favor of his Chicago Bulls.

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An American Pope Confronts Fading Faith in His Own Backyard

Many hope the Catholic church’s new leader will reverse the closed parishes and dwindling flock in cities such as Chicago.

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