Just announced at Vatican City. 

First American pope and only second from the Western Hemisphere, yes?

Pope Leo XIV.  69 years old.  Born in Chicago. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.  His most recent role was in Peru.

Graduate of Villanova.  First Pope from the Big East. 

The Reds are done this year if Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs fan.

God bless all men and women on earth...and of course, Da Bearssss

23 hours ago, nkypete said:

Pope Leo XIV. 69 years old. Born in Chicago.

I saw a tweet yesterday that said he's probably eaten more hot dogs than all the previous 266 popes combined!

On 5/8/2025 at 5:12 PM, nkypete said:

The Reds are done this year if Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs fan.

Everything I've been reading says he's a Southsider and a White Sox fan.

16 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Everything I've been reading says he's a Southsider and a White Sox fan.

Yep, that's what I heard too from his brother.  I'm not sure that will help the Reds, however.

16 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Everything I've been reading says he's a Southsider and a White Sox fan.

 

On 5/10/2025 at 11:03 PM, Tranquility Base said:

Everything I've been reading says he's a Southsider and a White Sox fan.

I saw a clip yesterday that showed him in the stands at Comiskey Park during the '05 World Series against the Astros. That's him on the left, jersey underneath his coat. Probably answers the question!