The world was surprised on Thursday when a new pope stepped out onto the balcony at the Vatican.
And with roots in Chicago, the question about his baseball allegiance was inevitable.
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Several media outlets, including ABC, guessed the Cubs – but it quickly turned out to be a mistake.
A Pope with White Sox in His Blood
It is the pope’s brother, who still lives in the suburbs of Chicago, who has now set the record straight. According to him, there is no doubt.
“He is a very passionate White Sox fan,” he stated, according to Brobible.
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Med det får det mangeårige, men kæmpende hold pludselig støtte fra højeste niveau – helt bogstaveligt.
And it may come at a much-needed time.
Last season, the White Sox were historically bad, with only 41 wins and a staggering 121 losses, and this season, they have started just marginally better with 10 wins in 37 games.
Pope Leo XIV has previously shown a strong interest in sports, and although the pope’s duties likely leave little time to follow every game, it is unlikely that his sympathies will be forgotten.
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“It seems like it will take more than prayers to turn this season around,” wrote a fan dryly on X.
Whether there will be a “pope effect” in MLB remains to be seen. But one thing is certain – the Vatican does not support the Cubs.
Source: Brobible
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