He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

When Pope Leo XIV’s election was announced Thursday, ABC News reported Robert Prevost of Dolton was a Cubs fan. The jokes were flying on social media, many of them suggesting Pope Leo XIV was a perfect choice to heal the world’s suffering, thanks to his allegiance to the Cubs.

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims,