Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Roots Celebrated with Baseball Tribute
A baseball from the 2005 World Series final out, gifted by A.J. Pierzynski, links Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago fandom to a new cultural exchange with the city’s teams.
Jun 25, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV’s Baseball Legacy: From White Sox Fan to Vatican Honoree
Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, has received numerous sports‑related gifts since his election, and the team plans to honor him at an August game.
Jun 25, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Sports Roots Celebrated in New Tribute
A recent gift of a baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series has highlighted Pope Leo XIV’s deep connection to Chicago’s sports heritage, a bond that has produced a series of unique memorabilia since his election.
Jun 25, 2026