US EditionHey Wordle Players, the New Pope Is One of Us
- Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected Pope Leo XIV on March 8, 2025, after a two-day conclave at the Vatican.
- His election followed the death of Pope Francis and sparked debate about his Chicago baseball team loyalty due to conflicting reports.
- Prevost's brother John stated the new pope supports the Chicago White Sox, while the Cubs and some officials claim he roots for the Cubs.
- The Chicago White Sox sent a pinstriped jersey and hat to Rome, saying "Family always knows best" about his fandom, while the Cubs invited him to Wrigley Field.
- This split between Cubs and White Sox fandom highlights Pope Leo XIV's deep Chicago roots and has drawn local and national attention.
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Chicago high school cheers White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV — 'He's one of us'
Pope Leo XIV will always be Father Bob to Heidi Skokal.Her dad, Ed Schmit, was close friends with Robert Francis Prevost for decades. The two were both die-hard Sox fans and often went to games together, including during the team's 2005 World Series championship run.Prevost officiated her sister’s wedding in July 2014. He blessed her son Anthony when he was born five weeks early. And when Schmit was sick and dying from pancreatic cancer, Prevost…
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