White Sox to honor Pope Leo XIV with graphic installation at Rate Field
The Chicago White Sox are honoring Pope Leo XIV for his attendance at the 2005 World Series at Rate Field. The team plans to unveil a graphic on Monday to commemorate the pope’s presence at the game.
Chicago native Robert Prevost recently revealed his allegiance to the White Sox, and footage of him attending Game 1 of the 2005 World Series surfaced on social media. Prevost was shown on the MLB on FOX broadcast during the game at U.S. Cellular Field on Oct. 22, 2005, as the White Sox secured a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros.
The new graphic at Rate Field will mark the spot where the future pope cheered for Chicago during their Game 1 win, which was the first of a four-game sweep for the championship. The team stated that the artwork symbolizes the pope’s Chicago roots and the unifying power of baseball on a global scale.
According to the White Sox, Pope Leo XIV attended the game with the late Ed Schmit, a family friend and season ticket holder. They knew each other from their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago’s South Side. Schmit’s son, Nick, remains the account holder for the pope’s World Series seat.
Despite recent struggles, the White Sox and their fans have embraced their connection to the new pope since his election. The team even sent a jersey and hat to the Vatican after the announcement.
In a fun twist, a group of White Sox fans dressed as the pope and watched a game against the crosstown Cubs from the bleachers at Wrigley Field. The White Sox continue to celebrate their unique connection to Pope Leo XIV and his memorable attendance at the 2005 World Series.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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