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

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Pope Leo responds to Cubs fan 'they lost'

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

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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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