Pope Leo Shows Love for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears playoff excitement reached the Vatican after Pope Leo, a Chicago native, was caught on video confirming his Bears fandom.
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Vatican Joke: Pope Smiles at ‘Go Cubs’ and Says ‘They Lost’
At the Vatican, a fan yelled “Go Cubs!” and Pope Leo XIV smiled and said “Han perdido”—a subtle dig from Chicago’s White Sox–loving pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV Receives Chicago Aurelio’s Pizza in Rome
Two young Catholics drove from Ohio to Chicago, grabbed Pope Leo XIV’s favorite Aurelio’s pepperoni pizza, packed it on dry ice, and delivered it via a pilgrim to Rome—delighting the Illinois-born Pontiff with a slice of home.
Pope Leo XIV Gets His Own Italian Beef Sandwich at Portillo’s
Imagine sinking your teeth into a sandwich that's humorously described as being 'baptized in gravy.' It’s a mouthwatering twist from Portillo's.