Pope Leo tells Cubs fan 'they lost' from popemobile, video shows

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Pope Leo appeared to troll a Chicago Cubs fan attending the general audience on Wednesday.



In video posted by Vatican Media, the pope is seen greeting the crowd at St. Peter's Square from the popemobile.

Someone in the crowd yells: "Go Cubs!"

Pope Leo, a known White Sox fan, responds by saying "they lost!"



The pope then laughs and continues to greet the crowd.

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