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Pope Leo is not letting his papacy interfere with his Chicago White Sox fandom. The pope recently hosted former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski for a brief visit at the Vatican. The 2-time All-Star introduced himself to the Catholic Church leader, …
Pope Leo may have to pray a little harder to master a particular basketball trick. The Supreme Pontiff recently got a visit at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City from the Harlem Globetrotters, and tried to spin the ball on his fingertip …
Fans think that the Chicago White Sox have one (holy) figure to thank for their triumph in this week’s draft lottery. On Tuesday, the White Sox were revealed to have won this year’s MLB Draft Lottery. As such, they will hold the No. 1 …
We have more proof that Pope Leo XIV is at least keeping up with the American sports scene despite his duties as head of the Roman Catholic Church. Video released Wednesday by The Vatican showed the Pope greeting crowds in Rome. At one point, one …
The Chicago White Sox continue to lean into the fact that Pope Leo XIV is a lifelong fan of their team. The White Sox have placed a marker on the seat Pope Leo sat in when he attended a 2005 World Series game at Chicago’s Rate Field. Photos of …
Pope Leo is not hiding his love of the Chicago White Sox. Pope Leo XIV was photographed sporting a White Sox hat at the Vatican during his weekly general audience. The White Sox proudly shared the photo via their X account. .@Pontifex representing …
There is little doubt which NBA team Pope Leo is backing in the 2025 playoffs. The recently concluded papal conclave named Chicago native Robert Prevost the new pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Sports fans have had …
Sports fans are having a lot of fun knowing that the new pope is from Chicago and a fan of the city’s sports teams. Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost on Friday was named the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost is from Chicago, Ill., …
Caleb Williams had a great reaction to the new pope being named. Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, OSA, on Thursday became the first American in the history of the Roman Catholic Church to be named pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV is …
Pope Leo XIV continues to pass the vibe check. The Chicago Sun-Times published an awesome old photo on Thursday of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, OSA, who was officially elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church earlier in the day and chose …
The Chicago Cubs made a pretty big blunder with their public message after a Chicago native was named the new pope. Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, OSA, on Thursday became the first American in the history of the Roman Catholic Church to be named …
The Chicago Bears were catching strays amid the announcement of the new pope. Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, OSA, on Thursday was named the new Bishop of Rome. He is taking the name Pope Leo XIV and is the first American pope. Francis is from …
A new pope was elected on Thursday, and sports fans believe the New York Knicks should be excited by the development. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope and first ever from the United States. Prevost, who will be known …
