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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams spent July 4th gifting an autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, is a Chicago native who made history as the first American pope in May 2025. Williams inscribed the jersey with "AMDG," a Jesuit motto translating to "For the greater glory of God," leaning heavily into the Vatican's local ties. The sports merchandise market continuously proves the power of localized branding, even reaching the highest levels of the Catholic Church. How do you view the intersection of global institutions and local sports fandom?