US EditionNew pope is a ‘Cubs fan,’ says prominent Chicago priest
- Chicago-Born Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy.
- The election sparked local debate about the pope's baseball allegiance due to the city's divided sports loyalties between the Cubs and White Sox.
- While some reports suggested the pope might be a Cubs fan, his brother John Prevost told WGN he was never a Cubs fan but supported the White Sox.
- Bishop Larry Sullivan expressed enthusiasm at a press conference, highlighting the significance of Leo XIV’s election as the new pontiff for both Chicago and the nation, amid widespread celebrations.
- The event highlighted local unity and hope, with some noting the White Sox could use "divine intervention" during their struggling 10-27 season.
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Is Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs fan? He already has an invite to Wrigley Field from Tom Ricketts.
It didn’t take long for Chicago Cubs fans to welcome the first American pope into their arms. When Pope Leo XIV’s election was announced Thursday, ABC News reported Robert Prevost of Dolton was a Cubs fan. The jokes were flying on social media, many of them suggesting Pope Leo XIV was a perfect choice to heal the world’s suffering, thanks to his allegiance to the Cubs. That begged the question: Would the Cubs ask the new pope to throw out a cere…
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Is Chicago native Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox fan?
The Cubs have claimed new Pope Leo XIV as a fan, but his brother insists he's all-in on the White Sox.
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