Video shows Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Prevost, at 2005 White Sox World Series game

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team

Saturday, May 10, 2025 3:12PM

 

The video appears to further settle a debate between the Sox and the Cubs over the Chicago-born pontiff’s baseball loyalties.

CHICAGO (WLS) — A brother of the newly elected pope says the Chicago-born pontiff is a White Sox fan, and one video might offer some proof.

Video shows then-Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, in the crowd at the 2005 World Series game at the ballpark now known as Rate Field, commonly called Sox Park.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The video appears to further settle a debate between the Sox and the Cubs over the pope’s baseball loyalties. It surfaced after John Prevost made it clear that his brother, the pope, roots for the South Siders.

Rate Field made sure to capitalize on Prevost’s comments, posting a sign that said, “Hey Chicago, he’s a Sox fan!” as Wrigley Field posted a similar message, saying, “Hey, Chicago, he’s a Cubs fan!”

Video shows Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Prevost, at 2005 White Sox World Series game

Prevost also clarified that their mother was from the North Side, and her side of the family roots for the Cubs.

Since Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton and attended school on the Far South Side, it would make sense that when it comes to matters of baseball allegiance, he would be a Sox guy.

And the Sox are certainly proud of that. They have even created a “Pope Leo” jersey.

Video shows Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Prevost, at 2005 White Sox World Series game

SEE ALSO | Chicago-style Pope Leo XIV merch hits the internet as Portillo’s names sandwich in his honor

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Related Posts

🚨 BREAKING: “SELL THE TEAM!” chants erupt at Fenway Park as Red Sox fans turn their backs during the franchise’s worst crisis in years — an atmosphere of tension now engulfs the entire organization! Frustration has reached its peak as fan trust begins to collapse at the heart of Boston baseball. This isn’t just a reaction… it’s a warning sign of major change ahead.👇👇

Boston — The Red Sox Nation’s anger reached its peak Sunday night at the Boston Red Sox as chants of “Sell the team! Sell the team!” echoed…

Cardinals Were Hyped to Make JJ Wetherholt a Star — Now They’re Suddenly Playing It Scared With His Position Change, and It’s Raising Serious Red Flags Fans Never Saw Coming!

Mаr 29, 2026; ѕt. Louіѕ, Mіѕѕourі, Uѕа; ѕt. Louіѕ Cаrdіnаlѕ ѕecond bаѕemаn JJ Wetherholt (26) throwѕ out Tаmра Bаy Rаyѕ left fіelder Chаndler ѕіmрѕon (not ріctured) durіng…

Rangerѕ Slugger Jake Burger Teѕt-Drіvіng Amber Contactѕ for Unіque Purрoѕe

Texaѕ Rangerѕ fіrѕt baѕeman Jake Burger. | erіc Hartlіne-іmagn іmageѕ ARLіNGTON, Texaѕ — When the Texaѕ Rangerѕ are іn ѕeattle іn a couрle of weekѕ and Jake…

🚨 EXCLUSIVE METS ROCKED BY A WORRYING TURN AS JUAN SOTO’S MRI RESULTS RAISE SERIOUS RED FLAGS, early signals suggest something deeper than expected that could disrupt momentum and force a critical decision behind the scenes, the situation is escalating faster than anyone anticipated..ll 👇👇👇

New York, New York – In a developing situation that has quickly drawn attention across Major League Baseball, New York Mets superstar Juan Soto is now facing…

🚨 BREAKING: “I’m not good enough…” — Dаlton Ruѕhіng breаkѕ hіѕ ѕіlence, oрenіng uр аbout ѕelf-doubt, the ѕhаdow of Shoheі Ohtаnі, аnd dreаmѕ beyond the ѕрotlіght! A deeрly emotіonаl moment аѕ the young tаlent reveаlѕ the іnternаl bаttleѕ few ever ѕee. Thіѕ іѕn’t juѕt а ѕtаtement… іt’ѕ а journey of fіndіng hіmѕelf under іmmenѕe exрectаtіonѕ.👇👇

LOѕ аNGeLeѕ — The quіet hum of the Loѕ аngeleѕ Dodgerѕ’ trаіnіng comрlex wаѕ ѕhаttered by wordѕ few exрected to heаr: “і’m not good enough…” Bаckuр cаtcher…

🚨 BREAKING: Mookie Betts’ wife tearfully reveals the hidden struggles behind his injury — the Dodgers star broke down in tears because he still can’t return! It’s not just physical pain, but the emotional weight of feeling unable to be there for his team and fans. A moment that has left the entire MLB community stunned and deeply moved.👇👇

An emotional truth has just been revealed from Mookie Betts’ family: the Los Angeles Dodgers star still doesn’t have a specific return date, and the most important…