Pope and Mayor Chat Baseball and Policy
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- Published
- May 29, 2026
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- 1:56
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- Last updated
- May 29, 2026
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson surprised the world with a private meeting with Pope Leo the Fourteenth — a fellow Chicago native and die-hard White Sox fan. Amid playful baseball banter and gifts from both teams, the Pope proudly flaunted his South Side loyalty. But the chat went deeper: Johnson praised the Pope’s stance on Iran and immigration, and invite…
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson surprised the world with a private meeting with Pope Leo the Fourteenth — a fellow Chicago native and die-hard White Sox fan. Amid playful baseball banter and gifts from both teams, the Pope proudly flaunted his South Side loyalty. But the chat went deeper: Johnson praised the Pope’s stance on Iran and immigration, and invited him to Chicago next year for a historic Mass in Grant Park — echoing the legacy of Pope John Paul II’s 1979 visit. With roots in Bronzeville
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