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White Sox Mark 20th Anniversary With Pope Leo XIV Gift and Alumni Memorials

The Chicago-born pontiff’s presentation of a signed jersey to Paul Konerko highlights the global spotlight on South Side baseball’s milestone

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Overview

  • Cardinal Blase Cupich presented Paul Konerko with a No. 14 jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV before Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Elected on May 8 as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost remains a lifelong White Sox fan who watched Game 1 of the 2005 World Series from Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2.
  • The White Sox debuted commemorative uniform patches honoring late closer Bobby Jenks, who died last week in Portugal while undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
  • A statue of former ace Mark Buehrle was unveiled on Friday as part of the reunion weekend festivities at Rate Field.
  • Members of the 2005 championship team have returned to Chicago this weekend for events at Rate Field, which include graphic installations paying tribute to the pope’s historic attendance in 2005.