The Chicago White Sox are set to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S., on May 8, coinciding with his election. The pope, a White Sox fan, attended the 2005 World Seriesâ Game 1 with a family friend. The installation at Rate Field celebrates both the Pope's Chicago roots and baseballâs global unifying power. The White Sox have embraced their connection to the pope and sent memorabilia to the Vatican. Fans showcased their support creatively at a recent Cubs game by dressing as the pope.
The graphic installation at Rate Field marks the location where the future pope cheered for Chicago in Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
According to the White Sox, the pope attended the game with the late Ed Schmit, a family friend and season ticket holder.
The team said the pillar artwork commemorates the pope's Chicago roots "and the unifying power of baseball on the world stage."
A group of White Sox fans dressed as the pope and watched a 13-3 loss to the crosstown Cubs from the bleachers at Wrigley Field.
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