Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen Principato said. From the tailgaters to the clubhouse, there's a hope that the team's fortunes are blessed.

No, not the real pope. A fan decided to dress up like Pope Leo, who it turns out is a White Sox fan and NOT a Cubs die-hard. Amid all the clips of Pope Leo being spotted on 2005 World Series coverage (including with a photo in the stands! ), the fan walked around Rate Field in full garb.

Now 20 years after the Sox beat the Houston Astros to win the championship, a video clip of Pope Leo XIV in the crowd at Game 1 has emerged.