In a city divided by baseball loyalties, Chicagoans ponder Pope Leo XIV's true team preference, leading to surprising revelations.
**Papal Allegiance: The Chicago Baseball Fan Dilemma**
**Papal Allegiance: The Chicago Baseball Fan Dilemma**
As fans debate the new pope's baseball loyalty, his brother clarifies his true team allegiance.
In the heart of Chicago, where the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox runs deep, a curious conversation has emerged regarding the newly elected pope, Leo XIV. Fans from both camps quickly claimed him as part of their roster, but his brother provided an unexpected twist on the narrative.
The traditional rivalry is glaringly evident across the city. North Side residents proudly support the Cubs, whose Wrigley Field is a landmark on their turf, while South Siders remain staunch supporters of the White Sox, playing at Rate Field. This geographical division often sees suburbanites caught in the crossfire, uncertain which allegiance to adopt.
Initially, the Cubs organization expressed uncertainty about the pope's loyalties. A spokeswoman mentioned she could not confirm his status as a fan. However, Tom Ricketts, the Cubs' executive chairman, extended a warm invitation to the pope, suggesting he would be embraced at Wrigley Field, encouraging him to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." In an enthusiastic show of support, Wrigley Field soon displayed a marquee welcoming the new pope as a Cubs fan.
Amidst this fanfare, John Prevost, the pope's brother, dispelled the rumors during an interview with WGN, the long-time broadcaster of Cubs games. "He was never, ever a Cubs fan," he asserted. "He was always a Sox fan." This revelation has reignited the eternal debate in Chicago, where the love for baseball is as deep-rooted as its connection to local identity.
As the baseball season unfolds, Chicago watches with anticipation to see which team will ultimately claim the allegiance of their beloved pope.
The traditional rivalry is glaringly evident across the city. North Side residents proudly support the Cubs, whose Wrigley Field is a landmark on their turf, while South Siders remain staunch supporters of the White Sox, playing at Rate Field. This geographical division often sees suburbanites caught in the crossfire, uncertain which allegiance to adopt.
Initially, the Cubs organization expressed uncertainty about the pope's loyalties. A spokeswoman mentioned she could not confirm his status as a fan. However, Tom Ricketts, the Cubs' executive chairman, extended a warm invitation to the pope, suggesting he would be embraced at Wrigley Field, encouraging him to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." In an enthusiastic show of support, Wrigley Field soon displayed a marquee welcoming the new pope as a Cubs fan.
Amidst this fanfare, John Prevost, the pope's brother, dispelled the rumors during an interview with WGN, the long-time broadcaster of Cubs games. "He was never, ever a Cubs fan," he asserted. "He was always a Sox fan." This revelation has reignited the eternal debate in Chicago, where the love for baseball is as deep-rooted as its connection to local identity.
As the baseball season unfolds, Chicago watches with anticipation to see which team will ultimately claim the allegiance of their beloved pope.
