Caleb Williams, the star quarterback for the Chicago Bears, recently presented an autographed NFL jerseys to a special fan. The NFL's top draft pick shared a photo on social media showing the newly elected Pope Leo XIV holding up the signed Bears jersey.
Leo XIV is a Chicago native and the first U.S.-born Pope in Catholic history. The Chicago Bears football jersey was gifted through Williams' "Caleb Cares" foundation and presented to the Pope in person by the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See on July 4.
Notably, this jersey—featuring a white base and orange numbers—is not one of the Bears' standard designs; it is likely an early reveal of the team's "Rivalry" series jersey for the upcoming season. Teams in the NFC North and AFC South are set to wear this collection during select games in the 2026 season.
