On Monday, the Chicago White Sox will unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. Elected on May 8, this Chicago-born missionary is a longtime White Sox fan. The installation commemorates the location at which the future pope cheered during Game 1 of the White Sox's 2005 World Series victory. The team emphasized the significance of the artwork in representing the pope's Chicago roots and baseball's role in uniting people globally. Fans have embraced this connection, exemplified by a group who donned pope costumes at a recent game against the Cubs.
The graphic installation at Rate Field marks the location where the future pope cheered for Chicago in Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
The team said the pillar artwork commemorates the pope's Chicago roots and the unifying power of baseball on the world stage.
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