Social media went wild when it was first reported that Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected as the first American pontiff and named Pope Leo XIV, was a Cubs fan.
Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV! pic.twitter.com/s02yDDegQd
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 8, 2025
The new pope is a @Cubs fan which means he ironically hates the Cardinals
— Caitlin Hendricks (@caitlinhendrix) May 8, 2025
When new Pope Leo XIV, a known Cubs fan, was asked how it feels to be the first American Pope he answered, “It feels even better knowing I’m no longer a Cardinal.”
— Joe Obvious (@joe__obvious) May 8, 2025
Probably. #DaPope #GoPopeGo
“Attention Cubs fans, please stand and join the Pope in singing today’s 7th inning stretch…” pic.twitter.com/vvR04dBEvs
— carl (@barstoolcarl) May 8, 2025
A new Pope from Chicago needs a true Chicago introduction… 🔊 pic.twitter.com/ZwtLzbv7hu
— Ben Heisler (@bennyheis) May 8, 2025
However, it has now been confirmed that the new pope, who was born on the south side of Chicago, is actually a White Sox fan.
John Prevost, the pope’s brother, clarified the confusion in an interview with WGN TV.
“He was never, ever a Cubs fan. So I don’t know where that came from. He was always a Sox fan,” Prevost said.
Obviously the biggest question surrounding Chicago native Robert Prevost now that he is Pope Leo XIV: Cubs or White Sox? His brother gave the definitive answer to @WGNNews' @DanaRebikWGN pic.twitter.com/DvMiGZ0qHY
— Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) May 8, 2025
The White Sox need an “act of God” to change the trajectory of their franchise after losing a modern-MLB record 121 games in 2024. Things aren’t much better this season as they are 10-27 and dead last in the American League Central. Maybe the new pope can give them a blessing to get back on the winning track. If not, it’s going to be a long few years for Pope Leo and other White Sox fans.
