{"id":827993,"date":"2026-08-27T21:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T21:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/827993\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T21:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T21:58:19","slug":"chicago-white-sox-give-team-themed-papal-miter-to-pope-leo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/827993\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago White Sox give team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo"},"content":{"rendered":"

ByESPN Staff \"ESPN<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:03PM<\/p>\n


If Pope Leo XIV so chooses, he can add some South Side flair to his papal vestments the next time he makes an official appearance.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the Chicago White Sox<\/a> announced that a team-themed papal miter had been given to the pope by South Side native Father Tom McCarthy, who presented it to the pontiff at the Vatican. The White Sox posted a picture of the two posing with the hat.<\/p>\n

On Aug. 11, fans who attended the team’s game against the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> could receive a White Sox-themed papal miter in honor of Leo. The pope, born in Chicago, is a lifelong White Sox fan<\/a>, even attending the 2005 World Series, where the South Side club swept the Houston Astros<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The White Sox lead the AL Central by 2 games over the Cleveland Guardians<\/a> — and now might have a little extra assistance on their side.br\/]<\/p>\n

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