Pope Leo XIV was gifted a tennis racket by world number one player Jannick Sinner on Wednesday. Sinner offered to volley with the pontiff, who declined saying, "we might break something." ...

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

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