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Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova-Knicks ties
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, ...
Inside Pope Leo XIV's surprising sports fandom: What we know about new pope's support of Villanova basketball, Chicago White Sox
It's not a new or unique thing for a pope to be a sports fan. Pope Francis was a supporter of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest ...
Pope Leo XIV appears to confirm favourite football team after chanting with fan
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his favourite football team is Roma after engaging with a fan. The first US leader of the global ...
Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox fan? Brother reveals the favorite hometown team
Since Robert Prevost is a Chicago native, baseball fans were eager to learn which baseball team the new pontiff supports.
Pope Leo XIV: A Villanova fan, a Wordle player and a world icon: ‘He’s our brother!’
True to his Chicago roots, he cheers for the White Sox and keeps an eye on the former Villanova stars playing for the Knicks.
Travis Kelce teases Pope Leo XIV's Chicago past alongside Jason Kelce mocking the Pontiff's surprising roots
The new pope, who was born in Chicago, said that tennis is his favorite sport. Pope Leo XIV, born and raised in Chicago, has captured global attention for two reasons: his historic role as the first ...