CHICAGO - Pope Leo XIV showed his South Side pride on Wednesday, cheering on the White Sox from St. Peter's Square. The viral moment was posted to TikTok, showing Pope Leo XIV joining in on a "White Sox" chant from his popemobile as he waved to the crowd.

As the Popemobile approached the White Sox admirers, Pope Leo XIV — who hails from the Windy City — could be seen mouthing, “White Sox,” as captured in a video shared by TikTok user jacobusch.clan. This show of support comes days after Pope Leo XIV rocked a White Sox cap while greeting other visitors, including a bride and groom.

Thousands went to the first American pope’s old haunt on the South Side to hear a message from the man they once knew as Robert Francis Prevost.