The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the day of their AL Wild Card Series opener against the Houston Astros.
According to Yahoo Sports, the letter was sent to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, with the news shared via the team's account on X (formerly Twitter).
Fox Sports described Pope Leo XIV as a Chicago native and White Sox fan, a connection cited across coverage of the letter.
How each side covered it
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- Reported that the White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the day of their playoff opener.
- Noted the opponent was the Houston Astros.
“White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV on day of playoff opener” — Associated Press
Center
- Described the letter as a show of support from Pope Leo XIV, called the team's 'biggest fan' by Yahoo Sports.
- Reported the letter was sent to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, according to the team's X account.
- Placed the letter in context of the AL Wild Card series opener on Tuesday.
“White Sox news: Chicago received ultimate blessing in letter from the Pope before Wild Card Game vs. Astros” — Yahoo Sports
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- Identified Pope Leo XIV as a Chicago native and White Sox fan.
- Reported the letter arrived ahead of the Wild Card Series game against the Astros.
“Ahead of their AL Wild Card Series game against the Houston Astros, the White Sox announced the team received a letter from Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and White Sox fan.” — Fox Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened with Pope Leo XIV and the White Sox?
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to the Chicago White Sox on the day of their AL Wild Card Series opener against the Houston Astros, according to multiple outlets.
Who did the Pope address the letter to?
According to Yahoo Sports, the letter was sent to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, with the news announced via the team's X account.
Why is Pope Leo XIV connected to the White Sox?
Fox Sports reported that Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native and a fan of the White Sox.
Who were the White Sox playing in the playoffs?
The Chicago White Sox played the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningWhite Sox receive letter from Pope Leo XIV on playoff opener
- Associated PressLeft-leaningWhite Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV on day of playoff opener
- HuffPostLeft-leaningPope Leo XIV Sends White Sox Letter On Day Of Playoff Opener
- NewsNationCenterPope Leo sends blessings to White Sox before Wild Card win
- Yahoo SportsCenterChicago businesses and fans gear up for playoff baseball as Cubs and White Sox begin postseason
- Fox SportsRight-leaningMLB Playoffs: Pope Leo XIV Sends White Sox Letter Ahead Of Wild Card Series