The first American pope, Leo XIV, was jokingly referred to as a Cubs fan by ABC anchors. The claim was disputed by his brother. The pope's true baseball allegiance is unknown.
Key Points
First American pope elected
Jokingly referred to as a Cubs fan by ABC anchors
Claim disputed by his brother
Pros
Light-hearted take on the new pope's background
Cons
Speculative and not based on confirmed information