White Sox to unveil graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago White Sox plans to present a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV.

Robert Prevost became the first Pope of the United States in the history of the Catholic Church when he was chosen on May 8. The missionary born in Chicago, who touched the name of Leo XIV, is a fan of the white socks, according to his brother, John.

The graphic installation in the field of the rate marks the location where the future Pope cheered Chicago in game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The white socks beat the 5-3 stars on their way to a scan of four games for the title.

The team said that the work of art of Pilar commemorates the roots of Chicago del Pope “and the unifying power of baseball on the world stage.”

[Related: Yes, Pope Leo XIV really did attend Game 1 of the 2005 World Series]

According to the White Sox, the Pope attended the game with the late Ed Schmit, a family friend and headline holder. They knew through their work in a Catholic high school on the southern side of Chicago, and Schmit’s son, Nick, remains the holder of the account for the Pope’s World Series Seat.

The White Sox, who have fought in the field in recent years, and their fans have adopted their connection with the new Pope since he was chosen. The team said he sent a shirt and a hat to the Vatican after the ad.

A group of fans of the White Sox was dressed as the Pope and saw a 13-3 defeat against the Crosstown Cubs of the stands in Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. The puppies are 6-3, including the sweeping of the white socks of this weekend, since the false rumors and reports first distributed that Pope Leo XIV supported them and not to the white socks. The South Siders, on the other hand, are 4-6.

Associated Press contributed to this report.

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