Pope Leo XIV had a signed jersey delivered to former Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko. Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich ...

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World ...

They're partying like it's 2005 on the South Side. The White Sox are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World ...

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 championship ...

Pope Leo XIV reacts while wearing a White Sox baseball cap as he meets newly wedded couples during the weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican on June 11, 2025.

CHICAGO –– Pope Leo XIV has been an unexpected yet prominent part of the 2025 White Sox season. On Wednesday, a video emerged on social media of him joining in as people chanted "White Sox ...

During the General Audience address on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV joined in with some fans chanting “White Sox,” in honor of the Pontiff’s hometown team.

Pope Leo XIV shared a message of appreciation for the "art of losing," prompting many to reflect on his Chicago White Sox fandom.

Pope Leo XIV seemed happy to join in on a White Sox chant while greeting followers at the Vatican.

FILE - The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025.