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His mother was a Cubs fan, while his father supported the St. Louis Cardinals, but young Robert chose the White Sox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">Pope Leo&#8217;s connection to the White Sox runs deep, having grown up in Dolton and attending mass at St. Mary of the Assumption. His brother, John Prevost, confirmed that Robert has always been a dedicated Sox fan, a loyalty that remains strong despite his new role as the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">After his election on May 8, the Chicago Cubs attempted to claim him with a tribute referencing legendary broadcaster Harry Caray. 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