Pope Leo XIV trolls Chicago Cubs at Vatican

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Pope Leo XIV, a well-known Chicago White Sox fan, couldn’t resist having a little fun at the Cubs’ expense while greeting a crowd at the Vatican on Wednesday.

When someone in the crowd shouted, “Go Cubs!” — the Pope smiled and fired back, “They lost!”

Check out the moment below:

That's our Pope 🗣️

(🎥: Vatican Media)
pic.twitter.com/w3fUWXw8DL

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) October 15, 2025

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