had the joy of meeting His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this morning, along with a delegation of bishops and priests of our holy Church. During the exchange of gifts, I presented the pope with a customized Cubs jersey and hat (in honor of all of our north side Chicagoans). Needless to say, the pope enjoyed his gift very much ☺️

Trolling has become an acceptable form of flattery in sports during the social media age, and now it’s crept into the religious world.

Leo from Chicago,” chronicles Pope Leo XIV's journey to being pope, from his time growing up in south suburban Dolton, into the priesthood and his missionary work in Peru, while also offering a look into how Chicago has shaped him.

The MLB has two franchises in Chicago: the White Sox and the Cubs, and Pope Leo XIV is a known fan of the former. While being driven through the crowd at the Vatican, Pope Leo had someone shout, “Go Cubs!” at him. It did not take him long to figure out ...

Friendly rivalry? Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and fan of the White Sox, was handed a Cubs jersey by the leader of another church.

The 2025 White Sox season ended a few weeks ago, losing 100-plus games for a third straight year and missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive time. But for many White Sox fans –– including Pope Leo XIV, apparently –– it wasn't time to ...

During his stay in the Eternal City, His Holiness Mar Awa III met Oct. 27 with Pope Leo XIV in a private audience. The two share the same hometown of Chicago.

Pope Leo XIV, who on Saturday marked six months since his election, has in recent weeks stepped up his criticism of the Trump administration while bringing a distinctively American flavor to the papacy.