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Pope Leo XIV celebrates White Sox playoff berth with smile and optimism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrates White Sox playoff berth with smile and optimism
Summary

Pope Leo XIV reacted positively on September 25 to the news of the Chicago White Sox clinching a playoff spot. The team secured their postseason berth following a decisive 9-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on September 24. The pope expressed his happiness, stating, "Great things happen in Chicago" when asked about the team's success. White Sox manager Will Venable emphasized the players' belief in each other amid a turnaround from a disappointing season that saw 121 losses two years prior. As postseason play approaches, excitement grows for the White Sox and their supporters.

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  • •Pope Leo XIV smiled broadly at White Sox playoff news.
  • •The White Sox clinched a playoff spot on September 24.
  • •They won 9-1 against the Kansas City Royals.
  • •Manager Will Venable cites team belief as a key factor.
  • •The White Sox aim for success in the postseason.
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  • 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Pope Leo XIV Reacts to His Beloved White Sox Making the Playoffs: ‘Great Things Happen in Chicago’
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The Chicago native sported a wide smile when he was asked about the team’s postseason news

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