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.