In brief
In a city divided by baseball loyalties, Pope Leo XIV's true fan allegiance is confirmed by his brother.
In Chicago, baseball fandom often creates a passionate divide, and with the recent election of a Chicago-born pope, speculation about his loyalties to either the Chicago Cubs or the White Sox became a hot topic. Cubs fans welcomed the news eagerly, rallying behind the thought of having their local pope on their side, while Sox fans were equally invested in claiming him as their own. Tom Ricketts, the Cubs’ executive chairman, enthusiastically reached out to the new pontiff, extending an invitation to Wrigley Field and suggesting that the pope could join him in singing ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game.’ On the other hand, the marquee at Wrigley Field quickly proclaimed his allegiance to the Cubs, igniting praise from a fan base already proud of their historic connection.However, a twist came when the pope’s brother, John Prevost, set the record straight during an interview with WGN, a station renowned for broadcasting Cubs games. He asserted unequivocally, “He was never, ever a Cubs fan. So I don’t know where that came from. He was always a Sox fan.” This revelation clarified the pope's true baseball loyalties, illustrating the deep-rooted passions that characterize Chicago's famed baseball rivalry. As Cubs and Sox fans continue to discuss and debate, one thing remains clear: Chicago's baseball culture is as vibrant as ever, and the conversation surrounding the allegiance of its newest pontiff will undoubtedly add to the lore of the city.
