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Catholic leaders in Cleveland, Chicago make World Series bet with eye on feeding the poor

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The leaders of Catholic dioceses in Cleveland and Chicago have made a bet – in the interests of feeding the poor – on the outcome of the World Series.

Bishop Richard G. Lennon, the leader of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, has pledged to feed more than 100 guests of the evening supper program for the homeless, sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, if the Cleveland Indians are defeated.

Archbishop Blase J. Cupich, leader of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, has promised enough Chicago deep dish pizzas and baked goods to feed more than 100 guests of the Bishop William M.