{
  "id": 9951173,
  "title": "Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pope-leo-xiv-declines-to-credit-himself-for-white-sox-playoff-return-9951173",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:06:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/2026/09/26/pope-leo-xiv-declines-to-credit-himself-for-white-sox-playoff-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PARIS (AP) — The Chicago White Sox made an improbable return to the playoffs, and some speculate that Pope Leo XIV's support may have played a role. The Pope, in response to a reporter's question about the team's sudden resurgence, simply said, \"No comment.\" However, his diplomatic answer suggested he was thrilled by the team's success. Despite the pontiff's cautious response, it's clear that the Chicago-born fan is excited about the White Sox's performance.",
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    "Pope Leo XIV declines credit for White Sox playoff return",
    "White Sox make improbable return to playoffs",
    "Chicago-born fan excited about team's performance"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pope-leo-xiv-declines-to-credit-himself-for-white-sox-playoff-return",
        "published": "2026-09-26T09:06:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}