Matthew Barnes+FollowPope Leo Outsells the Sox?!Baseball games at Rate Field rarely sell out, but Pope Leo just changed the game! Chicago’s throwing a massive celebration for their hometown Pope, and tickets are almost gone—over 10,000 sold in just 30 minutes. There’ll be a video from Pope Leo, a Catholic Mass, and even the Bulls’ Chuck Swirsky hosting. Pope Leo’s White Sox fandom is now legendary, and his memorabilia is flying off shelves. Who knew a Pope could pack a stadium faster than the Sox? #PopeLeo #WhiteSox #ChicagoEvents #Religion522Share
Brad Caldwell+FollowWould You Buy the Pope’s Childhood Home?So, the childhood home of the first American pope just hit the market in Chicago’s suburbs—and the price shot up after his election! Imagine snagging a house for $66K, then seeing it relisted for at least $250K because it’s now a piece of holy history. Neighbors are hoping it becomes a local landmark, but for now, it’s an auction for the faithful (or savvy investors). Would you buy a house with this kind of backstory? #RealEstate #PopeLeo #ChicagoHomes #MoneyMoves #HomeAuction21Share
Pamela Marshall+FollowPope’s Old Church Faces Foreclosure DramaDid you know the new Pope Leo’s childhood church in Chicago is falling apart and might get foreclosed? The place has a wild backstory: it’s now owned by a local DJ who bought it to run job training programs, but he’s in a legal mess with the bank. The church is trashed—graffiti, missing furniture, even a hole in the roof. Now, with the Pope connection, the owner wants to turn it into a tribute and community hub. But can he save it before it’s too late? #ChicagoHistory #PopeLeo #ChurchDrama #Foreclosure #UrbanLegends #Culture10Share
John Nelson+FollowPope Outsells LeBron—On a Trading Card?!Who would’ve guessed the new pope would dethrone LeBron and Wemby—not on the court, but in the trading card game! Pope Leo XIV’s Topps card just smashed sales records, leaving NBA stars in the dust. Over 133,000 cards sold in days! Now, he’s got merch, bobbleheads, even a sandwich named after him. Move over, sports legends—the pope’s got the hottest collectible in town! #PopeLeo #TradingCards #LeBronJames #SportsNews #Collectibles #Culture40Share
otaylor+FollowTurns Out I’m (Sorta) Related to the PopePlot twist: the Pope might have Jewish cousins—and I’m one of them! Thanks to some deep genealogy sleuthing, I found out my family tree crisscrosses with Pope Leo’s, all the way from Germany to New Orleans. Even wilder, I’m also distantly related to a segregationist mayor, while my mom was a civil rights leader. Family reunions would be wild, right? Makes you wonder: how many surprising connections are hiding in your family tree? #FamilySecrets #Genealogy #PopeLeo #JewishRoots #Ancestry #Culture426Share
otaylor+FollowWhy the New Pope Picked 'Leo'The new pope’s first big move? Choosing the name Leo—and it’s not just a throwback. He’s signaling a mix of tradition and social justice, echoing past Leos who fought for the poor, unity, and even stood up to power (Attila the Hun, anyone?). As the first American pope, he’s blending old-school Catholic vibes with a fresh take on global issues. Watch this space—his name choice says a lot about where the Church could be headed! #PopeLeo #CatholicChurch #HistoryRepeats #ChurchNews #WatercoolerMoment #Culture10611Share
