Crossfiled3 outlets · filed 25 September 2026
Chicago-born Pope Leo offers wry response on whether he’s behind ‘miracle’ White Sox playoff return
Pope Leo XIV was asked whether he had any divine influence on the Chicago White Sox's stunning 2026 season. The White Sox clinched their first playoff berth since 2021. #foxnews #news #popeleoxiv #popeleo #chicagowhitesox #whitesox #mlb #mlbplayoffs #postseason #baseball #chicagosports #divineinterv
What the coverage shows
All three outlets center the same papal plane exchange and the White Sox question, with AP and CNN both foregrounding Leo’s refusal to take credit. NBC News is the only one to add a broader free-press angle, quoting Leo welcoming journalists and contrasting that with Trump’s treatment of White House reporters. CNN’s extract alone emphasizes the “miracle” wording in the question.
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