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An Urgent Question for the Pope: Cubs or Sox?
Fans from both sides seemed to initially claim the new pope as their own. A spokeswoman for the Cubs first said that she ...
Facts about the new pope: Where's he from? Is he a Cubs fan? What are his political views?
ABC News originally reported Pope Leo XIV was a Cubs fan, according to the Chicago Tribune. However, his brother, John ...
Cubs' Craig Counsell makes Chicago sports pitch to new pope: Focus on Bulls' NBA Draft Lottery
“I think the pope should be focusing on the Bulls because they’ve got the [NBA Draft] lottery,” Counsell said. “First pick in ...
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'He's a Cubs fan!' Rockland nuns weep, rejoice at the naming of first pope from U.S.
Sister Aileen Donovan was tearing up when she spoke about her excitement for this new pope. 'He's going to be a people's pope ...
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5 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church
White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney in Vatican City Thursday as the world gathered to watch a new pope take ...
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New Pope Robert Prevost's nickname is at odds with sports team he supports
Robert Prevost has been announced as the new Pope - taking the name Pope Leo XIV - and is the first American pontiff to be ...
Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.