"Paul Konerko received a signed jersey from Pope Leo XIV during a ceremony honoring the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run."
"Cardinal Blase Cupich presented the jersey featuring Pope Leo's signature to honor the former White Sox great before a game against the Cleveland Guardians."
"Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV and a Chicago native, is a lifelong White Sox fan and attended the 2005 World Series opener."
"The White Sox unveiled a statue of Mark Buehrle during the 20th anniversary celebration of their 2005 championship victory."
The Chicago White Sox celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series championship with a ceremony honoring former player Paul Konerko. Cardinal Blase Cupich presented Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV, a fan of the team. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, attended the World Series opener in 2005. The team also unveiled a statue of Mark Buehrle and honored the late Bobby Jenks during the reunion festivities, further celebrating the team's historic achievement.
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