Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Roots and Baseball Allegiance Clarified

Chicago Celebrates New Pope

• 🥳 Pope Leo XIV, born and raised on Chicago's south side, has sparked immense excitement and celebration in his hometown.
• 📣 The reaction in Chicago has been compared to the Chicago Bears winning the Super Bowl, with deep emotional responses ranging from hope to tears of joy.
• 🕊️ Many see the new pope as a beacon of hope for the world during challenging times.

Papal Name and Family Connection

• 📜 Formerly Cardinal Robert Po, he adopted the name Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago in September 1955.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He began his religious life at St. Mary of the Assumption and was raised by the devout Pvost family, with deep roots in the Chicago community.
• 🎮 His brother, John Prevost, shared intimate details, including playing games like Words with Friends and Wordle with the now-pope before the conclave.

Baseball Team Allegiance

• ⚾ A rumor about Pope Leo XIV being a Cubs fan was debunked by his brother, John Prevost.
• ⚪ Prevost clarified that the new pope has always been a White Sox fan.
• 🧢 The confusion may have stemmed from his mother being a Cubs fan and his father a Cardinals fan, while the pope himself remained loyal to the White Sox.