Molly, thank you for this article. I am a lifelong practicing Catholic and baseball fan. I am still trying to wrap my mind around an American being elected as Pope. Pope Leo XIV is only three years older than I am, so it’s possible he will be Pope for the rest of my life. I pray for him and wish him every success. If I may make a suggestion, I would ask you to refer to him as Pope Leo going forward. The Pope Bob references here are humorous and written with the best of intentions. I get it; it’s very surprising to everyone. Once this becomes “old news” I think the Pope Bob thing could get a little touchy. Thank you for your consideration and for all that you do! Wishing everyone the best, even Cubs fans!
For anyone not already familiar with Chicago-based Obvious Shirts (comfy and funny!) they’ve put out a line of Pope Leo-related, baseball-ish shirts a few hours after the announcement. Proceeds to benefit the local food bank and diocese.
As a Catholic and a White Sox fan, I cannot express how completely my Thursday afternoon was derailed by this announcement. This was certainly not on my bingo card for 2025, or ever really.
Molly, I’m a lifelong Cubs fan, and part of a family of lifelong White Sox fans. It was a joy to get to laugh through this together. Brilliant and hilarious writing. You’re always my favorite read, but this one really…knocks it out of the park. 🤦🏼♀️ Thanks for this!
Too funny. Thanks for the levity. For God sakes, we need it during this time….❤️
Thanks, Jim. Most fun i've had writing anything in a while.. <3
I can believe that. It’s hilarious.
It’s so so so good. Great read
So so so so good! You are a gift from (the) God(s).
My daughter and I just read this and had tears in our eyes from laughing. This is comedic genius, Molly!
Molly, thank you for this article. I am a lifelong practicing Catholic and baseball fan. I am still trying to wrap my mind around an American being elected as Pope. Pope Leo XIV is only three years older than I am, so it’s possible he will be Pope for the rest of my life. I pray for him and wish him every success. If I may make a suggestion, I would ask you to refer to him as Pope Leo going forward. The Pope Bob references here are humorous and written with the best of intentions. I get it; it’s very surprising to everyone. Once this becomes “old news” I think the Pope Bob thing could get a little touchy. Thank you for your consideration and for all that you do! Wishing everyone the best, even Cubs fans!
God love ya, Molly (I'm sure She does), this is a fun read.
“Sermon on the mound” 😆😆😆😆😆
For anyone not already familiar with Chicago-based Obvious Shirts (comfy and funny!) they’ve put out a line of Pope Leo-related, baseball-ish shirts a few hours after the announcement. Proceeds to benefit the local food bank and diocese.
had to be a Sox fan, just had to be - all his missionary years, working with the downtrodden, the neglected, the long suffering - just had to be Sox
Best comment I saw was, “Of course he’s a White Sox fan! Who ever heard of a Cardinal rooting for the Cubs?”
Man, I wish I had thought of that myself.
As a Catholic and a White Sox fan, I cannot express how completely my Thursday afternoon was derailed by this announcement. This was certainly not on my bingo card for 2025, or ever really.
Ton of good one liners - Sermon on the Mound my favorite. Well done Molly
I was at game three with the pope! Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh!
Molly, I’m a lifelong Cubs fan, and part of a family of lifelong White Sox fans. It was a joy to get to laugh through this together. Brilliant and hilarious writing. You’re always my favorite read, but this one really…knocks it out of the park. 🤦🏼♀️ Thanks for this!
This piece was SO good. "Sermon on the mound" was chef's kiss!
I really wanted to beat the Sox but I’m glad they won after they left KC