Pope Leo XIV and tennis star Jannik Sinner meet! Discover how their encounter reflects a shared passion for sports.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is an avid tennis player and fan and had said that he would be up for a charity match when it was suggested by a journalist.

As details of Pope Leo XIV's past life come to light many are struck by his Chicago roots and his Chicago-ness.

Top-ranked men's tennis player Jannik Sinner visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open in Rome.

Tennis fan Pope Leo XIV meets with World No 1 during Italian Open off-day - Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with ...

Lest the team be accused of bearing false witness, the exuberant message “Hey, Chicago, he’s a Cubs fan!” lighting up the storied marquee at Wrigley Field quickly disappeared. Across town, at the ...

Heather and Dominic Jaroch tell PEOPLE about the time Pope Leo XIV — then simply known as “Father Bob" — flew back to Chicago ...

Something like this is a nice little shot in the arm for the organization,” said chief revenue and marketing officer Brooks ...

The new pontiff’s home city has welcomed him with jokey tropes, from its deep dish pizzas to stained-glass windows depicting ...