Cubs, White Sox celebrate election of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV

espn.comPublished: 5/9/2025

Summary

History was made in Vatican City on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV, born and raised in Chicago, became the first American to be elected Pontiff. Local fans got confused after reports suggested he was a Cubs fan, but his brother clarified he was actually a White Sox enthusiast. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox celebrated the unlikely pontiff's papal status with their own creative tributes.