Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has close ties to Chicago sports teams, with conflicting reports on whether he is a Cubs or White Sox fan. He has a background in serving the Catholic Church and aligns with Pope Francis' teachings.
Key Points
Elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV
Chicago native with ties to Villanova
Reports of conflicting sports rooting interests in Chicago teams
Background in serving the Catholic Church and aligning with Pope Francis' teachings