Overview

• On June 19 at St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff joined followers chanting “White Sox” during his general audience
• He had previously appeared in a White Sox cap on June 11 as he greeted worshippers, including a newlywed couple
• The club installed a permanent graphic at Rate Field marking his seat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series
• Chicago’s team is off to a 23-50 start and trails the AL Central leader by 23.5 games
• Owner Jerry Reinsdorf is advancing a sale to Justin Ishbia, who will make debt-reducing capital infusions now and may assume control by 2029