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Priest who roots against Pope Leo's beloved White Sox speaks out
Original: What's it like to be a Catholic priest rooting against the White Sox, Pope Leo XIV's favorite team? https://www.nytimes.
Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born pontiff, is a known White Sox fan, and attention has turned to a Catholic priest who roots for a rival team — the Cleveland Guardians — as the clubs meet. The story explores the friendly tension of a clergyman pulling against the pope's favorite ballclub, a light-hearted collision of faith and baseball loyalty.
Why now: The novelty of a priest openly rooting against the pope's favorite baseball team during a White Sox-Guardians matchup is drawing attention.
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- What's it like to be a Catholic priest rooting against the White Sox, Pope Leo XIV's favorite team? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7653967/2026/10/03/pope-leo-white-sox-guardians-fan-priest/ # Sports # Baseball # Religion · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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