The article narrates a Chicagoan’s struggle with faith tied to local baseball loyalties, focusing on the emotional turmoil sparked by Pope Leo XIV's surprising allegiance to the White Sox. For many devoted Cubs fans, including the author, the intersection of faith and baseball symbolizes a deeper commitment to the Cubs as a cultural identity. The author reflects on past loyalties and humorously recounts how an unexpected image of the pope in a White Sox hat has challenged their beliefs, revealing the complexities that sports can play in the lives of fans.
When the Cubs went to the World Series in 2016, bars on the South Side offered free beers for every run scored by the Cleveland Indians.
Pope Leo XIV sporting a White Sox hat has been one of the most spiritually crushing photos in history for Cubs fans.
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