What happened: Caleb Williams gifted Pope Leo XIV an autographed Chicago Bears jersey. The signed No. 18 jersey was delivered to the Vatican as a Fourth of July gift.
NFL·TRANSACTION·July 5, 2026 05:08 PM ET
Bears QB Caleb Williams Gifts Signed Jersey to Pope Leo XIV
A Chicago football bond reaches the Vatican.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read
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