Pope Leo gifted unexpected item and people were quick to spot major ‘contrast’ from JD Vance’s present
Pope Leo XIV’s contrasting reactions to two recent gifts have gone viral. During his papal inauguration last month, US Vice President JD Vance presented him with a Chicago Bears NFL jersey—a puzzling choice since the pontiff is a known baseball fan. Critics mocked the gesture online, with one noting, “He likes the White Sox.”
This week, however, the Pope lit up when given a Villanova University baseball cap, his alma mater. Footage showed him beaming as he immediately put it on, sparking amused comparisons to his lukewarm response to Vance’s gift. The moment highlighted his personal ties to the Catholic university, where he studied math before entering the priesthood. Observers also noted potential future tensions, as Pope Leo has historically clashed with Vance and Trump’s conservative policies.
