Pope Leo XIV’s Baseball Legacy: From White Sox Fan to Vatican Honoree
Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, has received numerous sports‑related gifts since his election, and the team plans to honor him at an August game.
Jun 25, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Sports Roots Celebrated in New Tribute
A recent gift of a baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series has highlighted Pope Leo XIV’s deep connection to Chicago’s sports heritage, a bond that has produced a series of unique memorabilia since his election.
Jun 25, 2026
Norwin Alumni Reunite on Italian Gridiron
A May exhibition game in Rome brought together two Norwin graduates, Gianni Rizzo of the Lazio Marines and A.J. Clemens of Washington & Jefferson College, who discussed their experiences playing football in Italy, the cultural contrasts they observed, and the lasting memories of their transatlantic encounter
Jun 20, 2026
Diego Maradona: The Rise, the Legend, the Legacy
A look at the life, career, and enduring impact of the football icon whose brilliance and controversy still shape the sport.
Jun 12, 2026