Particle.news

Download on the App Store

White Sox to Celebrate Hat-Wearing Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field

The team will showcase his prerecorded message on the stadium video board during the June 14 celebration at Rate Field.

Image
FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV wears a Chicago White Sox cap, on the day of his general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli  TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo
A new mural by street artist TVBoy depicts Pope Leo XIV as a Chicago Bulls fan.
Image

Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV donned a White Sox cap at his June 11 Vatican general audience, confirming his long-standing allegiance to the team.
  • The White Sox installed a graphic mural at Rate Field honoring his attendance at the 2005 World Series and recent papal appearance.
  • The club has extended him an open invitation to throw out a first pitch and potentially take an at-bat at Rate Field.
  • A June 14 event at Rate Field will feature his prerecorded video message on the stadium’s video board.
  • Despite the off-field fanfare, the White Sox continue to struggle with an American League-worst 23-44 record.