Chicago White Sox pay tribute to Pope Leo XIV at first home game since conclave

The debate began when Pope Leo XIV was named the th pope Thursday Is he a Chicago Cubs or White Sox fan Both teams were quick to claim him but his brother verified he s a South Side White Sox fan Friday was the crew s first home tournament since the Conclave wrapped up Fans wore Pope Leo XIV hats and sold pope baseball shirts outside the tailgate lots I ve seen people when they communicated it crying in tears because it means so much to have a pope and the fact it s from Chicago I think that is just speechless reported Alejandra Martinez a lifelong White Sox fan My father is likely in heaven jumping around right now Other fans believe it makes the head of the Roman Catholic Church more relatable I thought it was pretty cool announced Melissa Lebran It s going to be someone we can relate to and that comes from our area At Friday night s meeting following the national anthem the Sox paid tribute to Pope Leo XIV congratulating him on the scoreboard