Pope Leo XIV receives a Chicago jersey from Chuck Svirski
Love for Pope Leo XIV in Chicago remains strong. In fact, all the major teams have tried to bond to him, and Taurus are the last to do so.
Bulls broadcaster Chuck Svirski recently traveled to the Vatican and met with His Holiness. In the process, he introduced him with a Bulls jersey bearing his name, according to ABC 7 Chicago.
From the moment he became Pope, the city of Chicago was captivated. He grew up in the suburbs of Dolton, Illinois, around the time he was given the name Papa. Old footage of Leo resurfaced attended the 2005 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros.
As a result, White Sox fans took to him immediately. In addition, Leo is a big Chicago Bears fan.
Indeed, his rise coincides with notable success among Chicago teams, including the Bulls.
Right now, they they are off to a 6-1 start into the season, one of their best starts in decades. Most recently, the Cubs returned to the playoffs and reached the NLDS.
Yeah, Leo’s not a Cubs fan, but still.
The most famous Bulls fans
Pope Leo XIV is part of a group of some of the the most famous Chicagoans who see red. Those other names include former President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Chance the Rapper and Bill Murray.
President Obama is known for his love of basketball and is an avid Bulls fan, attending many games throughout his presidency and post-presidential tenure. In 2020, he was featured in the award-winning documentary The Last Dance.
Winfrey sat on the sidelines at Bulls games during the prime of her career and was specially given Dennis Rodman’s jersey after he was ejected from the game. Chance the Rapper has also attended Bulls games and is friends with Derrick Rose.
Murray is a famous comedian and avid sports fan in Chicago.
2025-11-07 18:51:00
