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Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox fan? Brother reveals the favorite hometown team

So, is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?

As the world welcomed the first pope from the United States in Robert Prevost on Thursday, Americans have been eagerly looking to find out about the life of one of their own. Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, so that naturally begs the question what sports team the new pontiff roots for. It makes sense for him to cheer on his hometown teams, but it's certainly different in baseball as the city boasts both the Cubs and White Sox.