The Chicago White Sox have given Pope Leo XIV a special gift celebrating his connection to the team.
The Chicago-born pope is a lifelong White Sox supporter, and the Major League Baseball club presented him with a team-themed papal hat as a nod to his love of the South Side team.
The gift adds another memorable link between Pope Leo XIV and the White Sox, who have embraced the pope’s support since he became the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, grew up in Chicago and has spoken publicly about his support for the White Sox. His connection to the team has attracted plenty of attention from baseball fans since his election.
The White Sox’s gesture reflects the unusual intersection of Chicago sports and the city’s most famous new global figure, with the pope’s allegiance to the club providing a unique connection between the team and its hometown.
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