Pope Leo Gets White Sox Gift | Chicago News

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

The White Sox’s Pope hat giveaway sparked a Vatican surprise: Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, received a custom gift box from the team—including a logoed hat, fan hats, a jersey, a signed card, and a letter—after Reverend Tom McCarthy met him at the Vatican. Though the Pope lamented the Sox’s loss, he’s a devoted fan, even following games across time zones. McCarthy shared heartwarming moments from the game, like a local reverend leading the “Sign of Peace,” and reflected on the Pope’s inspiring journey from Chicago’s South Side to global leadership, hinting at a future return…