Pope Leo XIV: South Side Sox Fan

17/10/2025 1 min
Pope Leo XIV: South Side Sox Fan

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Pope Leo XIV, the White Sox's biggest fan, hilariously shuts down a Cubs heckler in St. Peter's Square with a quick-witted Han perdido! The viral moment highlights the American-born pope's lifelong loyalty to the South Siders, despite last season's struggles. Honored with a mural and jersey, Leo's support has energized fans, even leading to a Catholic mass at Guaranteed Rate Field. This unlikely intersection of faith and baseball proves Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his Chicago roots.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.