Pope Leo XIV is officially rocking a custom Chicago White Sox pope hat, caught posing at the Vatican in a photo the team dropped Thursday. This isn’t just any fan merch; it’s a statement straight from the top.
From Rate Field Giveaway to the Vatican
Remember that White Sox game on August 11, when the Cincinnati Reds rolled into Rate Field? That night was a total scene, with the team handing out White Sox pope hats to every single one of the 38,113 fans in attendance as a giveaway. It was a wild night for sure, but who knew one of those iconic hats would make its way all the way to Rome, getting a personal touch from His Holiness himself? That’s next-level fandom, no doubt about it.
Pope Leo XIV: A True South Side Fan
This isn’t some random gesture, either. Pope Leo XIV was actually born in Chicago, and he’s been a longtime, dyed-in-the-wool fan of the White Sox. How dedicated is he? He was right there in the stands for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. If that doesn’t scream true fan, what does? The White Sox took that game 5-3, setting the tone for what would become an epic sweep of the Houston Astros, securing their third World Series title in franchise history. Talk about a legendary year to be a fan.
That photo just cements the legacy of that 2005 squad and the loyalty it inspires, proving that true fandom knows no bounds, even at the highest levels.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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