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
Pope Leo XIV Inspires 80,000 at Bernabéu in Final Madrid Engagement
Pope Leo XIV led a Mass at Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium, sharing personal anecdotes, listening to community testimonies, and urging Catholics to bear witness to the Gospel before heading to Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
Jun 9, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Inspires 80,000 at Santiago Bernabéu in Historic Madrid Mass
In a moving evening ceremony, Pope Leo XIV addressed a crowd of 80,000 faithful at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, linking his message of baptism and community with a visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena and a call for witnesses of the Gospel.
Jun 8, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Declares Real Madrid Allegiance During Spain Visit
During his state visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV revealed a surprising preference for Real Madrid over Barcelona, joking about his secular name Robert Prevost being a lifelong supporter, and announced a major prayer event at the Bernabéu stadium.
Jun 6, 2026