Pope Leo XIV Gets a White Sox 'Pope Hat' — A Chicago Surprise at the Vatican

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News (1 / 1) 28.08.2026 23:03 / Julia

Pope Leo XIV, a proud Illinois native and longtime Chicago White Sox fan, recently received a special White Sox–themed papal hat sent from the team — and the way it arrived at the Vatican has a charming Chicago twist. Read on to discover the full story!

Hometown delivery

Father Tom McCarthy, also born in Illinois, presented the unique piece of merch to the pontiff during a recent visit. Photos shared by the club showed Leo smiling as he held the team-branded hat.