Bears star reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s election amid Chicago sports fandom debate
Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, made history as the first pope from the United States. Born in Chicago, he has quickly become a topic of conversation due to his sports loyalties, particularly his apparent support for the Chicago Bears. A photo of him wearing a pinstripe Chicago White Sox jersey at the 2005 World Series only added fuel to the debate.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams expressed his excitement over the new pope with a simple tweet: “Daaaaaa Pope.” Williams had a rollercoaster rookie season with the Bears, but the team is hopeful for a turnaround in 2025. The Bears made significant moves in the offseason, including hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach and acquiring key players to strengthen their roster.
The election of Pope Leo XIV coincided with former Villanova players leading the New York Knicks on a playoff run in the NBA. Photoshopped pictures of the pope and the players together quickly made rounds on social media. The Knicks have had an impressive playoff run, erasing 20-point deficits in Games 1 and 2 against the Boston Celtics.
As the sports world continues to buzz about Pope Leo XIV and his potential sports allegiances, it remains to be seen how his pontificate will unfold. Stay tuned for more updates on this unique intersection of sports and religion.
Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on Twitter and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for the latest updates.
