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Chicago’s Rate Field turned into a papal celebration on August 11, 2026, as Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan, was feted before a record‑breaking crowd.
On August 11, 2026, the Chicago White Sox turned their stadium into a papal stage, blending baseball tradition with Catholic symbolism before a full house of 38,000 fans.
More than 38,000 spectators gathered for a White Sox game infused with Pope Leo XIV’s personal history, featuring a ceremonial first pitch, a sign‑of‑peace ritual, charitable donations and a nod to the pontiff’s 2005 World Series memory.
The Chicago White Sox hosted a unique ‘Pope Night’ on August 11, 2026, distributing papal hats, featuring a papal blessing, and highlighting a viral prayer moment that underscored the team’s resurgence and deep ties to the city’s Catholic community.
Jason Benetti reflects on his renewed ties to the White Sox, his new role with NBC, and the friendships that shape his coverage of baseball’s biggest stages.