Pope Leo XIV

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Some of the merchandise points to Chicago sports teams, with items on Obvious Shirts featuring phrases like “Da Pope” and “Sweet Pope Chicago.”

The new American pope received a very American reception in Vatican City.

The new pope has made several trips to San Diego while he was a bishop. NBC 7’s Dana Williams has more from a San Diego Catholic high school.

NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer was at the San Diego Mission and has reaction from the Diocese and parishioners.

The newly elected pontiff delivered a speech in Italian and Spanish. Here’s what he said.

Rumors over whether the new pope, who is from Chicago, is a Cubs or a White Sox fan have been swirling since he was elected Thursday.