Pope Leo XIV Receives Nellie Fox Baseball Bat from CBS News Correspondent
CBS NewsDecember 5, 20251 min35,571 views
4 connections·6 entities in this video→A Surprising Thanksgiving Gift
- 🦃 CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay surprised Pope Leo XIV, who is traveling in Turkey, with a unique Thanksgiving gift.
- ⚾ The gift was a Louisville Slugger baseball bat that once belonged to Chicago White Sox legend Nellie Fox.
- 💡 Pope Leo XIV grew up in Chicago and was visibly amused and grateful to receive the heirloom.
Pope's First Foreign Trip and Message
- 🌍 This trip marks Pope Leo XIV's first overseas speech since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church in May.
- ⚠️ He warned that the future of humanity is at stake, denouncing the heightened level of conflict globally.
- 🙏 Pope Leo XIV thanked everyone for being present and wished Americans on board a happy Thanksgiving.
Behind-the-Scenes with the Pope
- ✈️ Livesay described the papal trip as an opportunity to get the Pope outside his comfort zone, noting he engaged with journalists.
- ❓ The Pope was amazed by how the bat made it through security, a story Livesay plans to share later.
- 🤝 Pope Leo XIV accepted other Thanksgiving treats like pumpkin and pecan pie from those on board.
Future Engagements
- 🇹🇷 After Turkey, the Pope's next stop is Lebanon.
- ⚾ Livesay humorously offered his glove for batting practice if the Pope ever wants to play baseball upon returning to Rome.
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