
Pope Leo XIV Sports White Sox Hat in Vatican, Celebrating Chicago Roots
The Unique Intersection of Faith, Identity, and Baseball Fandom in Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy Introducing an Unconventional Symbol of Local Pride Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Dolton, Illinois—part of Chicago’s South Side—presents a fascinating case of the interplay between religious leadership and popular culture. His conspicuous support for the Chicago White Sox, especially…