Pope Leo XIV Receives Nellie Fox Baseball Bat from CBS News Correspondent

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.