D-Day Anniversary and Military Connection to Pope Leo XIV

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reflects on D-Day anniversary, discusses record recruitment, and emphasizes defense spending. The Pentagon shares a connection between the Vatican and U.S. military through Pope Leo XIV's father, a Navy officer during the Normandy landings in 1944. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born Pope, has ties to Chicago and the White Sox.

Pope Leo XIV's American Sports Ties

Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever Pope from the U.S., is a White Sox fan and also has ties to the New York Knicks. He was appointed as Pope in 2025 and is closely aligned with Pope Francis' teachings.

Pope Leo XIV's Sports Loyalty

Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is a fan of the White Sox, not the Cubs, despite his Chicago roots. The new Pope's preference for the South Siders was revealed by his brother. The household had divided sports loyalties with his mother supporting the Cubs and his father the St. Louis Cardinals.

Pope Leo's Sports Leanings

Pope Leo, the first pope from the United States, is a White Sox fan according to his brother, despite their mother being a Cubs fan. The White Sox have sent him a jersey and hat to the Vatican.