New Pope is reportedly a Cubs fan

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - 6 hours ago

On Thursday afternoon, the Cardinals in the Vatican announced the election of a new pope named Pope Leo XIV.

In a historic moment, Robert Prevost—an American from Chicago—was chosen, making him the first-ever Pope from the United States.

"We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open, like this very piazza, welcoming," Leo told the crowd welcoming him outside the Vatican.

According to ABC News, the 69-year-old is a devoted Chicago Cubs fan.

"He's tough, because it is not easy to be a Cubs fan on the South Side of Chicago," reporter Terry Moran said on television.

Here’s hoping Pope Prevost brings a little divine luck to the Cubs in 2025 and beyond.

Social media reacts to the new pope:

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV! pic.twitter.com/s02yDDegQd
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, is a Cubs fan 😄 pic.twitter.com/35YOrJxQsk
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) May 8, 2025

ABC News has reported that Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs fan pic.twitter.com/SnMNMiXGPf
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) May 8, 2025

Praise to Da Pope, Da Bears and Da city of Chicago pic.twitter.com/1GmajNUcoL
— Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) May 8, 2025

JUST IN: AMERICAN POPE ROBERT FRANCIS PREVOST HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED

Nobody saw that coming.

From 0 to 100 in an instant. pic.twitter.com/HtBhpcyh3S
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, is reportedly a Cubs fan. 😁

Via @ABC pic.twitter.com/7S31Cpqc13
— CHGO Cubs (@CHGO_Cubs) May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs fan?!
Also, A+ PCA nickname 😂

(h/t @CespedesBBQ) pic.twitter.com/cG3R7FALUp
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) May 8, 2025