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Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return
Leo said the White Sox’s playoff berth was not due to papal help after the team became the first to follow three 100-loss seasons with a postseason spot.
- On Friday, Pope Leo XIV deflected questions about divine intervention in the Chicago White Sox clinching a 2026 postseason berth, replying with a smile: "No comment. Great things happen in Chicago."
- Born Robert Prevost in Chicago, the 71-year-old pontiff has long supported the South Siders. Video from the 2005 World Series shows him cheering the team to their first championship in 88 years.
- Chicago's postseason appearance is historic; the club is the first to reach the playoffs following consecutive 100-loss seasons. The team endured a 41-121 record just two years ago, setting a post-1900 record for losses.
- The pontiff's cautious response reflects prior experience; he previously drew criticism for declaring support for Real Madrid while insisting "the pope is for all teams." This diplomatic caution shaped his White Sox deflection.
- Despite clinching the wild card spot on Thursday, the team remains focused on the division title. Chicago currently sits just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians as the regular season concludes.
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(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yun-kyung = Leo XIV, the first American Pope, [watched] the Chicago White Sox's American professional baseball playoffs, the hometown team he supports...
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CHICAGO Papa Lav Objava Papa Lav XIV je strattveni navijači White Soxa. Prvi put nakon pet godina plasirali su se u doigravanje pojavila se prvi puta na Novi list.
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