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Pope Leo's Baseball Allegiance: White Sox or Cubs Fan?

FRANCE 24 EnglishJune 7, 20251 min4,333 views
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Pope Leo's Chicago Roots

  • 👶 Pope Leo, the first American Pope, hails from Chicago, sparking local excitement.
  • ⚾ The primary focus in his hometown isn't his papacy, but his allegiance in baseball.

Baseball Fandom Debate

  • 🔍 Chicagoans are divided between supporting the White Sox and the Cubs.
  • 🕵️ Internet sleuths found footage of Pope Leo at a White Sox game in 2005.
  • 🙏 Fans hope this connection will bring good luck and an end to the team's recent struggles.

Resolving the Speculation

  • 💔 Some Cubs fans refuse to accept the White Sox connection, preferring to believe he supports their team.
  • 🗣️ However, Pope Leo's brother confirmed that he is indeed a White Sox fan, ending the speculation.
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