Pope Leo XIV Takes Playful Jab at Cubs Fans After Playoff Exit
Few world leaders have a busier schedule than Pope Leo XIV. However, if you thought the Supreme Pontiff wasn’t paying attention to the MLB playoffs, you were wrong.
As was widely reported at the time of his election to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV is a fan of baseball in general and a big fan of the Chicago White Sox in particular.
On Wednesday, as Pope Leo XIV crossed St. Peter’s Square aboard the popemobile, he was cheered and heard the cries of dozens of spectators. However, despite all the noise and shouting, the pope’s prickly ears, a baseball fan, detected one cry in particular.
“Come on, Cubs! » » one person shouted.
“Han lost!” replied the Pope. Reminding the viewer that the Cubbies’ season was over after losing the National League Division Series to the Brewers. “They lost!” »
The Chicago White Sox official X account captured the moment.
It’s one thing to have the presence of mind to come up with a witty retort to the fan who’s making fun of him. But doing it in two languages while traveling by car? It’s very impressive.
