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posted by Isabel Miller
Friday, May 9, 25 @ 7:49 am

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The new Pope being from the Chicago area feels discussion worthy. The fact he is also the first American pope is especially auspicious. The Bears might even have a good season now that God is on their side.

Comment by ItsMillerTime Friday, May 9, 25 @ 8:58 am
I’m a Southern Illinoisan, and not a Catholic, but I’m excited about the new Pope - and him being from Chicago.

Comment by JSI Friday, May 9, 25 @ 9:05 am
Social media’s reactions to the Chicago Pope are not disappointing. The memes are hilarious.

Comment by Terry Salad Friday, May 9, 25 @ 9:19 am
The new Pope votes Republican: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/us/pope-leo-xiv-politics-voting.html

He’s also part African-American: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/us/pope-leo-creole-new-orleans.html It would be nice if he were to visit St. Augustine in New Orleans: https://staugchurch.org/

Comment by JoanP Friday, May 9, 25 @ 9:41 am
Your brother becomes Pope and the media descends with the same question, Cubs or Sox? I love it! (and yes, for the first time, I used banned punctuation)

Comment by Lurker Friday, May 9, 25 @ 10:02 am
= the media descends with the same question, Cubs or Sox? =

Did anyone ask “deep dish or tavern-style?”

Comment by JoanP Friday, May 9, 25 @ 10:22 am
JoanP, Deep Dish

Comment by Gruntled University Employee Friday, May 9, 25 @ 11:07 am
Manny’s Deli posted a Vatican City Special sandwich last night. So I just made one for lunch today. Pastrami, Coleslaw, Swiss on an Onion Roll. now that’s a good sandwich, just my deli pastrami is not quite Manny’s-level homemade pastrami.

Comment by Baloneymous Friday, May 9, 25 @ 11:47 am
Wieners Circle: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJaC2umvJ-n/

Comment by JoanP Friday, May 9, 25 @ 12:06 pm
>>> Did anyone ask “deep dish or tavern-style?”

Yes! He said his brother loves pizza of all kinds but his favorite is Aurelio’s thin crust. But he went on to say he loves Chicago dogs (but just laughed at the mustard/catsup question)

Comment by Lurker Friday, May 9, 25 @ 12:12 pm
Leo needs to crack open an Old Style at his next major public event.

Comment by TJ Friday, May 9, 25 @ 1:08 pm
Leo 14
Cubs2

I want a bull issued confirming snow parking dibs.

Comment by Give Us Barrabbas Friday, May 9, 25 @ 1:54 pm