There’s no secret that Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago Whtie Sox fan. The first American-born pontiff, a native of Chicago, was seen proudly wearing the team’s baseball hat. The Pope was spotted during a general audience at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
It was a rare sighting to see the Pope wear an MLB team’s hat, or rather, something unusual that was not seen before. The pope, born Robert Francis Prevost, has been a dedicated supporter of the team for years. He was also spotted attending the 2005 World Series, where the White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win their first championship since 1917.
After the image of him sporting the hat went viral on social media, fans erupted with priceless reactions.
Pope Leo XIV is wearing a White Sox hat at the Vatican pic.twitter.com/otKQk2lHfJ
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 11, 2025
“Thanks, Mr. Pope. All of WS fans need all the help we can get,” one fan said.
Thanks, Mr. Pope. All of WS fans need all the help we can get…
— John Tammes (@john_tammes) June 11, 2025
“They need all the help they can get,” another fan wrote.
They need all the help they can get.
— Gregory M. Thomas (@gregsgroove) June 12, 2025
“God is about the only thing that’ll help the White Sox,” one fan replied.
God is about the only thing that’ll help the White Sox.
— Kenny5Alive (@kenny5alive) June 12, 2025
“He better bless the team cause they last and 20 games behind in the central division,” one fan chimed in.
He better bless the team cause they last and 20 games behind in the central division
— MidnightRocker101 (@MidnightRocker0) June 11, 2025
“People will finally remember that the White Sox won the World Series in 2005,” one fan wrote.
People will finally remember that the White Sox won the world series in 2005…
— Julio N. Rausseo (@JNReports) June 11, 2025
“A man of faith cuz supporting the White Sox must be painful,” another fan wrote.
A man of faith cuz supporting the White Sox must be painful
— BetOnline (@BetOnline_ag) June 11, 2025
It’s nice seeing someone on the other side of the world wear an MLB hat that’s not NY
— David (Appliance Guy) (@tequilacowboyy) June 11, 2025
Ah oh !
The Sox just might start winning with heavenly grace— Linicy (@Linicy1) June 11, 2025
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They sit at the bottom of the division with a 23-44 record. However, they are way better than the miserable Colorado Rockies and are not far behind the Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, and Baltimore Orioles. The White Sox are currently ranked 29th in the week 11 MLB power rankings.
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