Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde discussed Robert Francis Prevost, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV's loyalty to the Chicago White Sox. Following a shutout win against the Nationals, Fedde referenced the challenges of being a White Sox supporter. The team has faced significant difficulties, having had the highest losses in an MLB season last year and a poor start to the current season. John Prevost, the Pope's brother, confirmed that the new pontiff has never supported the Cubs, underscoring his long-standing allegiance to the White Sox.
"Is he officially a White Sox fan?" Fedde asked when Leo was brought up by reporters after Friday's 10-0 win. "Well, maybe he had to pray a few times watching us."
John Prevost told WGN-TV he wasn't sure how his brother - the first American-born pope - came to love the Sox. "He was never ever a Cubs fan, so I don't know where that came from."
The club is off to an 11-28 start in 2025. The team set the modern record for most losses in an MLB season last year with 121.
Video also surfaced Friday of Leo dressed in White Sox gear in the stands for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series against the Astros.
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