The Chicago White Sox will unveil a graphic installation at Rate Field dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in history. Born in Chicago and a lifelong White Sox fan, Pope Leo XIV cheered for the team during the 2005 World Series. The installation commemorates his Chicago roots and signifies baseball's unifying nature. The White Sox have embraced their link to the new pope, sending memorabilia to the Vatican, and fans have shown support by engaging in related activities, including dressing as the pope during games.
The graphic installation at Rate Field marks the location where the future pope cheered for Chicago in 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 season ticket holder.
The team said the pillar artwork commemorates the pope's Chicago roots and the unifying power of baseball on the world stage.
A group of White Sox fans dressed as the pope and watched a 13-3 loss to the crosstown Cubs from the bleachers at Wrigley Field.
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