Pope Leo XIV Honored at Chicago White Sox Game
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.
Aug 13, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV Honored at Chicago White Sox Game in Historic Tribute
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.
Aug 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s Baseball Celebration Unites Faith and Fans in Chicago
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.
Aug 13, 2026