A full list of every gift Chicago gave Pope Leo XIV during Mayor Johnson's Vatican visit

The gifts included the pope's parents diplomas from DePaul University, letters from Englewood parishioners, Frango mints — and, yes, a Cubs hat.

Pope Leo is gifted Cubs merch and hotdog toppings during visit by his hometown mayor

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has extended a personal invitation to Pope Leo XIV, urging the pontiff to return to his native city in 2027 for a historic visit. The invitation was delivered during a private meeting between Johnson and the Pope at the Vatican on Thursday.
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White Sox to honor loyal fan Pope Leo by offering pope-themed hats

The Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to one of their most famous fans by offering pope-themed hats to some who purchase tickets for their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 11. A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's ...
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A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in private Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan, and gave him a Cubs hat. The pope humorously noted he's already wearing a cap, his
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A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan, and gave him a Cubs hat. The pope humorously noted he's already wearing a cap, his