Newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, formerly Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, made headlines after a surprising moment on May 28 when he caught a cloth doll mid-air, thrown by a White Sox fan while riding in the popemobile. The doll was dressed like the pope during his first appearance at St. Peter’s Basilica.
While the one-handed catch impressed many and showcased his American flair, social media users quickly raised concerns about his security. “Adorable but his security is definitely slipping,” one person tweeted, with others echoing concerns about safety risks.
