Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde had a hilarious reaction when he found new pope Robert Prevost's favorite baseball team.Fedde, 32, is now a member of the St. Louis Cardinals and was asked about Pope Leo XIV's White Sox fandom Friday."Well, maybe he had to pray a few times watching us," Fedde said via the New York Post.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFedde was part of the White Sox team that went a putrid 41-121 last season, setting the record for most losses by a team in modern MLB history.A video surfaced online Friday of Prevost in the crowd wearing White Sox gear during the 2005 World Series when the White Sox played the Houston Astros. The White Sox swept the Astros to win that World Series but have not won a playoff series since then.POPE LEO XIV'S SPORTS FANDOM COMING TO LIGHT WITH WHITE SOX WORLD SERIES APPEARANCE, VILLANOVA-KNICKS TIESThe first-ever American Pope was rumored to have been a Chicago Cubs fan, but his brother John confirmed Prevost is indeed a White Sox fan.Fedde was one of the lone bright spots from last seasons dreadful White Sox team. He went 7-4 in 21 starts with a 3.11 ERA and was traded to the Cardinals at the trade deadline.This season has not been a lot better for the White Sox, who are 11-28 and already 15 games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.With the Cardinals this season, Fedde is 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA. In his most recent game against the Washington Nationals, he pitched a complete-game shutout.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Cleveland Browns began rookie minicamp Friday, and rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders took the field for the first time.Gabriel was selected in the third round, while Sanders was picked in the fifth round after an unprecedented slide. Gabriel received the first snaps of the day, but head coach Kevin Stefanski cautioned about reading too much into that."Yeah, I wouldnt look into anything," Stefanski said, via a transcript from the Browns.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think youll see the whole weekend, going through the spring. I mean, we dont pay too close attention to whos in that first snap."Stefanski said he thought "both guys did a nice job" but did not commit to who would be getting the first snaps in Saturdays practice.The Browns head coach emphasized not to look "too much into" who receives the first snaps, and that the team has a plan.SHEDEUR SANDERS' FIRST LOOK AT BROWNS LOCKER HAS DEION SANDERS CRACKING JOKES: 'LET'S GO #2 I MEAN #12'"Theres a lot of time between now and September, so well have a plan. But its an all-encompassing evaluation. Its not something that its just based on the practice reps. Theres a lot that goes into it," Stefanski said.The Browns have five quarterbacks on their roster with no clear Week 1 starter. Deshaun Watsonruptured his Achilles tendon again in January after he underwent surgery on that same tendon in October 2024, and his status for the upcoming season is in doubt.The Browns acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade with thePhiladelphia Eaglesand signed Joe Flacco to a one-year contract before the NFL Draft. With the additions of Gabriel and Sanders to an already packed quarterback room, it remains to be seen who will get the Week 1 nod. Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

As the world waited this week to see who would be elected the next pope, the major event also took social media by storm, with content creators weighing in with memes and comedic skits about the tradition they dubbed the "Catholic Superbowl."The conclave the highly secretive ritual of selecting a new pope began on Wednesday, following Pope Francis' death on April 21. A group of 133 cardinals from the College of Cardinals met at the Vatican to vote through secret ballot, with a two-thirds majority required to select the Catholic Church's next leader.On Thursday afternoon, white smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope had been elected. The conclave later announced that Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church which has around 1.4 billion members worldwide.For some members of Generation Z, it was the first conclave they really remembered the last took place in 2013 and they took a surprising interest in the hallowed tradition.WHITE SMOKE OVER SISTINE CHAPEL AS NEW POPE CHOSENContent creators on TikTok and Instagram playfully covered the solemn proceedings this week as if it were a sports contest, with popular accounts dubbing the conclave the "Catholic Superbowl" or the "Pope Games."The conclave inspired memes, songs, reality television show parodies, skits and comparisons to the NFL draft that have reached millions of views on social media, Axios reported.Even social media users without any religious beliefs weighed in with their choices for the next pope. One video from an atheist TikToker wishing that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle would emerge the winner, has racked up over 4 million views.Tagle was dubbed the "Asian Pope Francis" and appeared to be a favorite among liberal TikTokers because of his approachable demeanor and progressive views, according to a columnist at National Catholic Reporter.CONCLAVE DIRECTOR SAYS CONTROVERSIAL SCENES IN MOVIE ABOUT PAPAL ELECTIONS NOT A TAKEDOWN OF THE CHURCHSocial media users also took inspiration from clips from the 2024 Oscar-winning film "Conclave," which experienced a spike in streaming since the death of Pope Francis in April.Politico reported that some cardinals who have never experienced a conclave before looked to the film for guidance on Vatican protocol and proceedings.The White House also joined in the online speculation over the new pope last week, with President Donald Trump jokingly posting an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social.Prevost, the first pope ever from North America, chose the papal name Leo XIV.Social media users were quick to make jokes about the new pontiff being an American.Some liberals hoped the new pontiff would share their political leanings, including former Obama aide Jon Favreau, who cheered the pope for his past posts criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policy.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

In his first official remarks as pope, Leo XIV delivered a powerful message to the College of Cardinals on Saturday, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) presents serious new risks to human dignity. He called on the Catholic Church to step up and respond to these challenges with moral clarity and bold action.Speaking at the New Synod Hall, the Pope said the Catholic Church has faced similar moments before.He compared todays rapid AI technological change to the upheaval of the 19th century industrial revolution, saying the Church must again defend workers and promote justice."Pope Leo XIII, with the historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum, addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution," Pope Leo XIV said. "Today, the Church offers to all her treasure of social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and the developments of artificial intelligence."CARDINAL DOLAN DESCRIBES POPE XIV AS 'CITIZEN OF THE WORLD,' WILL BUILD BRIDGES WITH TRUMPPope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American to be elected pope.A former missionary and head of the Dicastery for Bishops, he speaks English, Spanish and Italian and was widely seen as a unifying choice after the death of Pope Francis. His decision to take the name "Leo" connects his mission with Pope Leo XIIIs focus on social justice.Under Pope Francis, the Vatican greatly expanded its digital outreach. It restructured its media operations, launched popular social media efforts and introduced ethical guidelines for AI. The "Rome Call for AI Ethics" is a joint initiative between the Church and tech leaders promoting transparency in AI development.Pope Leo XIV made clear that he would continue this work. In his speech, he described AI as a powerful force that could reshape labor, society and even how we see ourselves. He emphasized that people, not profit, must remain at the center.POPE LEO XIVS BROTHER REACTS TO HIS HISTORIC ELECTION: THERE ARE NO WORDS"These are Gospel principles through which the merciful face of the Father has been revealed and continues to be revealed in the Son made man," he said. "Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."He also urged Catholics to stay grounded in quiet prayer and discernment in a noisy digital world. He quoted Scripture to say that God is often heard not in thunder or spectacle, but in "the whisper of a gentle breeze" or "the sound of sheer silence."The Pope also reflected on the recent death of Pope Francis. He called the moment both sorrowful and filled with Gods grace. He described the transition to a new pope as a "paschal event," a kind of spiritual turning point, and thanked his predecessor for his life of service."I would like us to renew together today our complete commitment to the path that the universal Church has now followed for decades in the wake of the Second Vatican Council," he said. He also encouraged more listening, dialogue and care for the poor.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAs Vatican Media reported, the Popes remarks "invoked a vision of a Church firmly rooted in tradition but willing to meet the future with courage," particularly in its response to technologies that are reshaping human identity.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Shedeur Sanders walked to the microphone Saturday to speak with reporters at Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp. The incoming Browns quarterback fielded questions about President Donald Trump's decision to speak out during Sanders' NFL Draft slide and competing for the starting job.But the 23-year-old also took a moment to address questions about the jersey number he'll wear during his first season in the NFL.On Tuesday, the Browns released jersey numbers for their rookie class and free agents. The announcement confirmed Sanders would wear No. 12.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWide receiver DeAndre Carter will wear No. 2 for Cleveland.SHEDEUR SANDERS' FIRST LOOK AT BROWNS LOCKER HAS DEION SANDERS CRACKING JOKES: 'LET'S GO #2 I MEAN #12'Sanders wore No. 2 at Colorado. There was some speculation Sanders could make an offer to Carter to regain his college football number."My signing bonus aint that high right now," Sanders said.Sanders did land several notable name, image and likeness (NIL) deals during his collegiate career.He was projected to go as early as No. 2 overall before his much-discussed NFL Draft slide. The Browns selected the signal-caller in the fifth round.Sheduer finished the 2024 college football season with 4,134 passing yards. He will join a crowded quarterback room in Cleveland that also includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett.Gabriel, who the Browns drafted in the third round, took an equal number of snaps as Sanders during a roughly 90-minute practice session at minicamp.Browns coach Kevin Stefanski complimented both rookies."I think the fun part is weve spent so much predraft time with these players, particularly when were talking about our quarterbacks with Dillon and Shedeur," he said. "Weve spent meeting time with them out of this building. Weve taken them through walk-throughs, and then they get to go do it in uniform with the helmets on and just see what they can take from the meeting room to the grass."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Democratic lawmakers and protesters on Friday stormed the gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center, a secure immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, to advocate for detainees Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin categorized as "murderers, terrorists, child rapists and MS-13 gang members."A group of protesters, including members of Congress, chased after a bus of detainees entering the security gate, before storming the gate and breaking into the facility, according to a news release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).NEWARK MAYOR ARRESTED AS DEM CONGRESS MEMBERS STORM NEW JERSEY ICE PRISON TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT VISITRep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., later wrote in an X post that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "shoved" her and "manhandled" Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J.Yet, Homeland Security footage posted to X on Saturday appears to show McIver pushing and elbowing officials as they stood defending the gate.DHS posted on X, "Meet who the New Jersey lawmakers are fighting for:"WHITE HOUSE BLASTS DEMS CROSSING THE LINE BY STORMING ICE FACILITYOn April 29, ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Newark arrested Chinchilla Caballero in Bloomfield, New Jersey pursuant to a warrant for the arrest of an alien.Agents served him with a notice to appear and detained him in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.Chinchilla Caballero is a positive match to "numerous TECS lookouts" and is a known active member of MS13, according to the DHS.Ramos Marin is wanted in Brazil for homicide and has an International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Red Notice.A "Red Notice" is a request to law enforcement worldwide to find and provisionally arrest a person, according to INTERPOL's website.On April 29, ICE's ERO Newark, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) SAC Newark, and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Newark, served him with a notice to appear, according to the DHS.He is in ICE custody without bond.The ICE/ERO Newark Fugitive Operations Unit in New Jersey detained Saravia Santamaria, a citizen and national of El Salvador.On May 1, ICE ERO officers together with HSI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) special agents arrested Santamaria without incident outside his residence in North Bergen, New Jersey.He was allegedly captured in relation to a "Raven" operation and "known and verified" MS-13 gang affiliations, according to the DHS.On May 5, ICE Newark arrested Adonis Estevez Bello, a 23-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic.Estevez Bello has multiple felony convictions for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, drug trafficking, resisting arrest, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, according to the DHS.Estevez Bello also has an active gang affiliation with the street gang, "Dominicans dont play," officials said.ERO Newark issued him a notice to appear, and he will remain in ICE custody pending a removal hearing.WHO IS THE DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING AT AN ICE DETENTION CENTER?On May 5, ICE Newark arrested Maximo Nunez, a 58-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic.Nunez has felony arrests for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, obstructing administration of law, aggravated unlicensed driving, assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill, and interfering with custody of children, according to the DHS.ERO Newark issued him a notice to appear, and he will remain in ICE custody pending a removal hearing.DHS did not immediately respond to further inquiries from Fox News Digital.

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde had a hilarious reaction when he found new pope Robert Prevost's favorite baseball team.Fedde, 32, is now a member of the St. Louis Cardinals and was asked about Pope Leo XIV's White Sox fandom Friday."Well, maybe he had to pray a few times watching us," Fedde said via the New York Post.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFedde was part of the White Sox team that went a putrid 41-121 last season, setting the record for most losses by a team in modern MLB history.A video surfaced online Friday of Prevost in the crowd wearing White Sox gear during the 2005 World Series when the White Sox played the Houston Astros. The White Sox swept the Astros to win that World Series but have not won a playoff series since then.POPE LEO XIV'S SPORTS FANDOM COMING TO LIGHT WITH WHITE SOX WORLD SERIES APPEARANCE, VILLANOVA-KNICKS TIESThe first-ever American Pope was rumored to have been a Chicago Cubs fan, but his brother John confirmed Prevost is indeed a White Sox fan.Fedde was one of the lone bright spots from last seasons dreadful White Sox team. He went 7-4 in 21 starts with a 3.11 ERA and was traded to the Cardinals at the trade deadline.This season has not been a lot better for the White Sox, who are 11-28 and already 15 games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.With the Cardinals this season, Fedde is 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA. In his most recent game against the Washington Nationals, he pitched a complete-game shutout.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Cleveland Browns began rookie minicamp Friday, and rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders took the field for the first time.Gabriel was selected in the third round, while Sanders was picked in the fifth round after an unprecedented slide. Gabriel received the first snaps of the day, but head coach Kevin Stefanski cautioned about reading too much into that."Yeah, I wouldnt look into anything," Stefanski said, via a transcript from the Browns.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think youll see the whole weekend, going through the spring. I mean, we dont pay too close attention to whos in that first snap."Stefanski said he thought "both guys did a nice job" but did not commit to who would be getting the first snaps in Saturdays practice.The Browns head coach emphasized not to look "too much into" who receives the first snaps, and that the team has a plan.SHEDEUR SANDERS' FIRST LOOK AT BROWNS LOCKER HAS DEION SANDERS CRACKING JOKES: 'LET'S GO #2 I MEAN #12'"Theres a lot of time between now and September, so well have a plan. But its an all-encompassing evaluation. Its not something that its just based on the practice reps. Theres a lot that goes into it," Stefanski said.The Browns have five quarterbacks on their roster with no clear Week 1 starter. Deshaun Watsonruptured his Achilles tendon again in January after he underwent surgery on that same tendon in October 2024, and his status for the upcoming season is in doubt.The Browns acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade with thePhiladelphia Eaglesand signed Joe Flacco to a one-year contract before the NFL Draft. With the additions of Gabriel and Sanders to an already packed quarterback room, it remains to be seen who will get the Week 1 nod. Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

As the world waited this week to see who would be elected the next pope, the major event also took social media by storm, with content creators weighing in with memes and comedic skits about the tradition they dubbed the "Catholic Superbowl."The conclave the highly secretive ritual of selecting a new pope began on Wednesday, following Pope Francis' death on April 21. A group of 133 cardinals from the College of Cardinals met at the Vatican to vote through secret ballot, with a two-thirds majority required to select the Catholic Church's next leader.On Thursday afternoon, white smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope had been elected. The conclave later announced that Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church which has around 1.4 billion members worldwide.For some members of Generation Z, it was the first conclave they really remembered the last took place in 2013 and they took a surprising interest in the hallowed tradition.WHITE SMOKE OVER SISTINE CHAPEL AS NEW POPE CHOSENContent creators on TikTok and Instagram playfully covered the solemn proceedings this week as if it were a sports contest, with popular accounts dubbing the conclave the "Catholic Superbowl" or the "Pope Games."The conclave inspired memes, songs, reality television show parodies, skits and comparisons to the NFL draft that have reached millions of views on social media, Axios reported.Even social media users without any religious beliefs weighed in with their choices for the next pope. One video from an atheist TikToker wishing that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle would emerge the winner, has racked up over 4 million views.Tagle was dubbed the "Asian Pope Francis" and appeared to be a favorite among liberal TikTokers because of his approachable demeanor and progressive views, according to a columnist at National Catholic Reporter.CONCLAVE DIRECTOR SAYS CONTROVERSIAL SCENES IN MOVIE ABOUT PAPAL ELECTIONS NOT A TAKEDOWN OF THE CHURCHSocial media users also took inspiration from clips from the 2024 Oscar-winning film "Conclave," which experienced a spike in streaming since the death of Pope Francis in April.Politico reported that some cardinals who have never experienced a conclave before looked to the film for guidance on Vatican protocol and proceedings.The White House also joined in the online speculation over the new pope last week, with President Donald Trump jokingly posting an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social.Prevost, the first pope ever from North America, chose the papal name Leo XIV.Social media users were quick to make jokes about the new pontiff being an American.Some liberals hoped the new pontiff would share their political leanings, including former Obama aide Jon Favreau, who cheered the pope for his past posts criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policy.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

In his first official remarks as pope, Leo XIV delivered a powerful message to the College of Cardinals on Saturday, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) presents serious new risks to human dignity. He called on the Catholic Church to step up and respond to these challenges with moral clarity and bold action.Speaking at the New Synod Hall, the Pope said the Catholic Church has faced similar moments before.He compared todays rapid AI technological change to the upheaval of the 19th century industrial revolution, saying the Church must again defend workers and promote justice."Pope Leo XIII, with the historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum, addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution," Pope Leo XIV said. "Today, the Church offers to all her treasure of social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and the developments of artificial intelligence."CARDINAL DOLAN DESCRIBES POPE XIV AS 'CITIZEN OF THE WORLD,' WILL BUILD BRIDGES WITH TRUMPPope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American to be elected pope.A former missionary and head of the Dicastery for Bishops, he speaks English, Spanish and Italian and was widely seen as a unifying choice after the death of Pope Francis. His decision to take the name "Leo" connects his mission with Pope Leo XIIIs focus on social justice.Under Pope Francis, the Vatican greatly expanded its digital outreach. It restructured its media operations, launched popular social media efforts and introduced ethical guidelines for AI. The "Rome Call for AI Ethics" is a joint initiative between the Church and tech leaders promoting transparency in AI development.Pope Leo XIV made clear that he would continue this work. In his speech, he described AI as a powerful force that could reshape labor, society and even how we see ourselves. He emphasized that people, not profit, must remain at the center.POPE LEO XIVS BROTHER REACTS TO HIS HISTORIC ELECTION: THERE ARE NO WORDS"These are Gospel principles through which the merciful face of the Father has been revealed and continues to be revealed in the Son made man," he said. "Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."He also urged Catholics to stay grounded in quiet prayer and discernment in a noisy digital world. He quoted Scripture to say that God is often heard not in thunder or spectacle, but in "the whisper of a gentle breeze" or "the sound of sheer silence."The Pope also reflected on the recent death of Pope Francis. He called the moment both sorrowful and filled with Gods grace. He described the transition to a new pope as a "paschal event," a kind of spiritual turning point, and thanked his predecessor for his life of service."I would like us to renew together today our complete commitment to the path that the universal Church has now followed for decades in the wake of the Second Vatican Council," he said. He also encouraged more listening, dialogue and care for the poor.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAs Vatican Media reported, the Popes remarks "invoked a vision of a Church firmly rooted in tradition but willing to meet the future with courage," particularly in its response to technologies that are reshaping human identity.The Associated Press contributed to this report.