As the first pope from the U.S., Pope Leo XIV's sports allegiance has gained public interest, especially in Chicago where both the Cubs and White Sox reside. Though initially thought to be a Cubs fan, his brother clarified that the pope is actually loyal to the White Sox, emphasizing, "He was never, ever a Cubs fan." The confusion arose from a prior report by ABC News, which was corrected. The Cubs even mistakenly celebrated his supposed fandom, revealing a mix-up that reflects the excitement around the new pontiff's identity.
According to his brother, Pope Leo XIV is loyal to the Southside. John Prevost revealed his brother is a White Sox fan 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,
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