The first American pope hailing from Chicago makes history as every Bears fan has the same joke. Maybe Caleb Williams can finally change a dubious record.

Already, with the New York Knicks and their Villanova-built team riding high up 2-0 over the Boston Celtics in the second round, Knicks fans think Pope Leo XIV's Villanova ties are a good omen. Of course, Pope Leo is originally from Chicago, and we had immediate clarity about him actually being a Chicago Cubs fan, which tracks.

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the newest pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV on May 8. Who knew the first United States-born pontiff would become immediate motivation for those wanting to poke fun as to why Bears' opponents usually don't have to say too many prayers on Sundays when their beloved team faces a Chicago quarterback.