White Sox receive letter from Pope Leo XIV on playoff opener
Summary
The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the day they played the first game of their playoffs against the Houston Astros. The Pope, who is a longtime White Sox fan, sent blessings and expressed hope for friendship and peace through the team.Key Facts
- The letter was sent by Pope Leo XIV and arrived at the White Sox’s home stadium on September 29, 2026.
- It was addressed to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf.
- Pope Leo XIV grew up in Chicago and has followed the White Sox for many years.
- The Pope attended the World Series opener 21 years ago when the White Sox defeated the Astros.
- The letter thanked Reinsdorf for a previous letter and wished blessings on the team and their loved ones.
- The White Sox earned a wild card spot this year with a record of 84 wins and 78 losses.
- The team had lost more than 101 games in each of the three previous seasons before this improvement.
- When asked if he influenced the team's success, Pope Leo XIV gave no comment.
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