Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church and a native of Chicago, is renowned as the most famous Chicago White Sox fan in the world. During a parade in Vatican City, he seized the opportunity to humorously tease a Chicago Cubs fan.
A person in the crowd was heard yelling, ‘Go Cubs!’ as Pope Leo XIV rode in the Popemobile, greeting the crowd. The first American-born Pope quickly responded, ‘Han perdido! They lost!’
The Cubs’ postseason journey came to an end after a 3-2 series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Divisional Series. This marked the Brewers’ first postseason series win since 2018.
It was confirmed by his brother, John Prevost, following his election to the highest position in the Catholic Church in May, that Pope Leo is indeed not a Cubs fan but an avid Chicago White Sox fan.
Pope addresses Chicago Cubs fan
