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Pope Leo Confirmed as Lifelong White Sox Fan

The first American pope's sports allegiance resolves a spirited Chicago debate after initial Cubs claims were refuted by his brother and photographic evidence.

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The Wieners Circle, a famous Chicago hot dog stand, celebrates with a sign written in Latin which reads "He has eaten our dogs." The sign was put on display after learning that Cardinal Robert Prevost was named the first American leader of the Catholic Church.

Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the first American pope on May 8, 2025, sparking widespread pride in Chicago.
  • Initial reports and a Cubs social media post incorrectly claimed the new pope was a Cubs fan, prompting a citywide discussion about his baseball loyalties.
  • John Prevost, the pope’s brother, clarified that Leo XIV has always been a White Sox fan, refuting the Cubs' claim and citing family history of divided fandoms.
  • Photographs from the 2005 World Series, published by the Chicago Sun-Times, further confirmed the pope's allegiance to the White Sox.
  • Both the Cubs and White Sox publicly acknowledged the resolution, with the White Sox celebrating their newfound connection to the Vatican through stadium messages and merchandise.