White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV
- The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, at their ballpark.
- Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, is a White Sox fan who attended the 2005 World Series when the team won the title.
- The installation marks where the future pope cheered for the White Sox in 2005 and commemorates his roots and baseball's unifying power.
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A prayer for the new pope
When the white smoke appeared atop the Sistine Chapel, the world had no idea the new leader of the Catholic church (robed in white) was a White Sox fan.
White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new Rate Field artwork
CHICAGO — In the days and months before he died in July 2020, Ed Schmit received comfort in phone calls from an old friend. “Father Bob,” as Schmit knew Robert Prevost, was then a Catholic bishop in Peru, but Schmit…
Chicago White Sox Make Decision On Honoring Pope Leo XIV
Top 10 MLB Stars Of The Steroid Era (2:02) One of Chicago's own now holds one of the most prestigious titles in all the world — and that's cause for celebration on the Southside.Earlier this week, the Chicago White Sox honored their most popular (and holy) fan with an installation commemorating Pope Leo XIV's new appointment as figurehead of the Catholic church; as well as his appearance at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.The team is also report…
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